- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, KY
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051001519
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051001519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210051001519 · Burlington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 11:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 242
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Charles H. Kelly Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H. Kelly Elementary School compares
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,925
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles H. Kelly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Kelly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
How many students attend Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is 11:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% 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 Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Kelly Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Burlington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Kelly Elementary School?
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Charles H. Kelly Elementary School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Kelly Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Charles H. Kelly Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.