Enrollment
381
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
Colony Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colony Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321000860
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colony Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colony Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colony Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colony Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colony Elementary School
Colony Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 424 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside London Elementary School (592 students): Colony Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Colony 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 Colony Elementary School compares
Colony 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$11,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Colony Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes Colony Elementary School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Colony Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colony Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~381 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colony Elementary School
How many students attend Colony Elementary School?
Colony Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colony Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colony Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Colony Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colony Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colony Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colony Elementary School?
Colony Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Colony Elementary School rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Colony Elementary School ranks #4 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.
Is Colony Elementary School a good school?
Colony Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Laurel County?
Besides Colony 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.
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