- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay City, KY
Clay City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clay City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210489001219
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay City Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 425
- students enrolled
Clay City Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Clay City Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210489001219 · Clay City, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell County High School (580 students)
Clay City Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Clay City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell County
Powell County High School
580 students
- This school
Clay City Elementary School
425 students
- Powell County
Powell County Middle School
418 students
- Stanton Elemen
Stanton Elementary School
322 students
- Bowen Elementa 231
Bowen Elementary School
231 students
- Powell County 55
Powell County Academy
55 students
What this shows Clay City Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay City Elementary School compares
Clay City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,085
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Clay City Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Powell County reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay City Elementary School
How many students attend Clay City Elementary School?
Clay City Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay City, KY. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay City Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Clay City Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Clay City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clay City Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Clay City, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay City Elementary School?
Clay City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Powell County?
Besides Clay City Elementary School, Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students), Powell County Middle School (418 students), and Stanton Elementary School (322 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.