Enrollment
711
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hebron, KY
Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chester Goodridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051000086
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester Goodridge Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester Goodridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Goodridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hebron, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chester Goodridge Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chester Goodridge Elementary School
Chester Goodridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hebron, Kentucky, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hebron's public schools, it stands alongside Thornwilde Elementary School (661 students): Chester Goodridge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Chester Goodridge 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 Chester Goodridge Elementary School compares
Chester Goodridge 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$12,899
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 68.9%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Chester Goodridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Chester Goodridge Elementary School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Chester Goodridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester Goodridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 Hebron
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chester Goodridge Elementary School
How many students attend Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hebron, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester Goodridge Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Chester Goodridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chester Goodridge Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Hebron, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester Goodridge Elementary School?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Chester Goodridge Elementary School rank among schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester Goodridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hebron, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hebron on the city page.
Is Chester Goodridge Elementary School a good school?
Chester Goodridge Elementary School earns 51/100 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 Boone County?
Besides Chester Goodridge 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.
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