Enrollment
288
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210120002120
Clark County Preschool — Winchester, KY
Federal NCES profile for Clark County Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+13% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clark County Preschool reports 288 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 69.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Kentucky average and 34% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 288 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark County spends $15,007 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 44.0% from the state, and 24.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clark County Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,007
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
Enrollment 288 Top 29% in Kentucky — larger than 71% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 69.5% +17% vs state
NCES ID 210120002120
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 288:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County, which includes Clark County Preschool.
$15,007
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Winchester, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark County Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark County Preschool is 17.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark County Preschool?
Clark County Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.