- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairdale, KY
Coral Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coral Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000654
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Ridge Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairdale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairdale, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Coral Ridge Elementary grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 210299000654 · Fairdale, KY Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Coral Ridge Elementary grew from 556 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Coral Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 567
Coral Ridge Elementary
567 students
What this shows Coral Ridge Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coral Ridge Elementary compares
Coral Ridge Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Coral Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coral Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Fairdale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coral Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Coral Ridge Elementary?
Coral Ridge Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairdale, KY. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Ridge Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Coral Ridge Elementary?
62.2% of students at Coral Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coral Ridge Elementary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Fairdale, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Ridge Elementary?
Coral Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Coral Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Fairdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairdale, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Coral Ridge Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.