Enrollment
454
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, KY
Chandlers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chandlers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210354001544
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandlers Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandlers Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandlers Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Russellville, KY.
School address
District: Logan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210354001544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chandlers Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chandlers Elementary School
Chandlers Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Russellville, Kentucky, enrolling 454 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Russellville's public schools, it stands alongside Russellville Primary Academy (115 students): Chandlers Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Logan County also operates Logan County High School (918 students) and Auburn Elementary School (760 students) alongside Chandlers Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chandlers Elementary School compares
Chandlers Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Chandlers Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan County, which includes Chandlers Elementary School.
$12,268
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chandlers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olmstead Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adairville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandlers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chandlers Elementary School
How many students attend Chandlers Elementary School?
Chandlers Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandlers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandlers Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chandlers Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Chandlers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandlers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chandlers Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Russellville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandlers Elementary School?
Chandlers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chandlers Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandlers Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Russellville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
Is Chandlers Elementary School a good school?
Chandlers Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Logan County?
Besides Chandlers Elementary School, Logan County also operates Logan County High School (918 students), Auburn Elementary School (760 students), and Lewisburg Elementary School (500 students). See the Logan County district page for the complete list.
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