- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paintsville, KY
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210306000692
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210306000692 · Paintsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.1:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Central High School (888 students)
Central Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson Centra
Johnson Central High School
888 students
- Johnson County
Johnson County Middle School
449 students
- Porter Element
Porter Elementary School
431 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
392 students
- W R Castle Mem
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
390 students
- This school 341
Central Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson County reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Paintsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paintsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
68.3% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paintsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County?
Besides Central Elementary School, Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students), Johnson County Middle School (449 students), and Porter Elementary School (431 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.