- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
Cold Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cold Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321001483
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cold Hill Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cold Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Cold Hill Elementary School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 210321001483 · London, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
Cold Hill Elementary School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cold Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- This school 259
Cold Hill Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Cold Hill Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cold Hill Elementary School compares
Cold Hill Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,611
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Asian 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Cold Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cold Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cold Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in London
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
London Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bush Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Colony Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camp Ground Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sublimity Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cold Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Cold Hill Elementary School?
Cold Hill Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, KY. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cold Hill Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cold Hill Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Cold Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cold Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cold Hill Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cold Hill Elementary School?
Cold Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Cold Hill Elementary School rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Cold Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides Cold Hill Elementary School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.