Enrollment
384
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corbin, KY
Corbin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Corbin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210132002489
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corbin Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Corbin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Corbin Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Corbin, KY.
School address
District: Corbin Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210132002489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corbin Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corbin Elementary School
Corbin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Corbin, Kentucky, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Corbin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Corbin Primary (815 students): Corbin Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.6:1).
Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students) and Corbin Primary (815 students) alongside Corbin 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 Corbin Elementary School compares
Corbin 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,395
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Corbin 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 Corbin Independent, which includes Corbin Elementary School.
$11,395
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 67.2%
Federal 18.2%
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 Corbin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corbin Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corbin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corbin School of Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corbin Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corbin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Corbin
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corbin Elementary School
How many students attend Corbin Elementary School?
Corbin Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corbin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corbin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corbin Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corbin Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Corbin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corbin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Corbin Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Corbin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corbin Elementary School?
Corbin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Corbin Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Corbin?
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Corbin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Corbin on the city page.
Is Corbin Elementary School a good school?
Corbin Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Corbin Independent?
Besides Corbin Elementary School, Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students), Corbin Primary (815 students), and Corbin Middle School (675 students). See the Corbin Independent district page for the complete list.
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