Enrollment
288
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, KY
Clark County Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Clark County Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210120002120
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark County Preschool earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark County Preschool has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark County Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Winchester, KY.
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210120002120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark County Preschool compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark County Preschool
Clark County Preschool is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Winchester, Kentucky, enrolling 288 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winchester's public schools, it stands alongside Phoenix Academy (19 students): Clark County Preschool is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 3.2:1).
Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students) and Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students) alongside Clark County Preschool.
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 Clark County Preschool compares
Clark County Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Clark County Preschool is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County, which includes Clark County Preschool.
$13,522
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 44.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Clark County Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strode Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Conkwright Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark County Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
1 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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clark County Preschool
How many students attend Clark County Preschool?
Clark County Preschool has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winchester, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark County Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark County Preschool is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark County Preschool?
69.5% of students at Clark County Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark County Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Clark County Preschool is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark County Preschool?
Clark County Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark County Preschool rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark County Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Winchester, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Clark County Preschool a good school?
Clark County Preschool earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. 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 Clark County?
Besides Clark County Preschool, Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students), and Robert D. Campbell Jr. High (753 students). See the Clark County district page for the complete list.
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