- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barbourville, KY
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210315002235
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315002235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 210315002235 · Barbourville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 10.1:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 23.2 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
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$14,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knox County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative education program
32 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% 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?
86.2% 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 91.7% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Central Elementary School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), and Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.