- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, KY
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210381000272
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Benton, KY.
School address
District: Marshall County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210381000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 210381000272 · Benton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15.5:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall County High School (1,201 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 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
- Marshall Count
Marshall County High School
1,201 students
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
528 students
- North Marshall
North Marshall Middle School
487 students
- This school 480
Central Elementary School
480 students
- South Marshall 432
South Marshall Middle
432 students
- Calvert City E 294
Calvert City Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 480 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,559
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $14,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Marshall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Marshall Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calvert City Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Benton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Sharpe Elementary School
Standard public school
276 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jonathan Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
South Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mc Academy
Alternative education program
100 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative education program
22 students 11:1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
46.8% 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 93.5% of enrollment, in Benton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Benton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Central Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Marshall County High School (1,201 students), Benton Elementary School (528 students), and North Marshall Middle School (487 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.