Enrollment
815
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corbin, KY
Corbin Primary
Federal NCES profile for Corbin Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210132002218
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corbin Primary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Corbin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Corbin Primary has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin Primary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Corbin, KY.
School address
District: Corbin Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210132002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corbin Primary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corbin Primary
Corbin Primary is a higher-need, large elementary school in Corbin, Kentucky, enrolling 815 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 815 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Elementary School (384 students): Corbin Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16:1).
Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students) and Corbin Middle School (675 students) alongside Corbin Primary.
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 Primary compares
Corbin Primary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.0%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.2 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 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Corbin Primary 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 Primary.
$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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corbin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corbin Elementary School | Smaller | 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 Primary'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
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 (~815 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Corbin Primary
How many students attend Corbin Primary?
Corbin Primary has 815 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corbin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corbin Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Corbin Primary is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corbin Primary?
58.0% of students at Corbin Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corbin Primary?
The largest demographic group at Corbin Primary is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Corbin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corbin Primary?
Corbin Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corbin Primary rank among elementary schools in Corbin?
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin Primary ranks #1 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 Primary a good school?
Corbin Primary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Corbin Independent?
Besides Corbin Primary, Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students), Corbin Middle School (675 students), and Corbin Elementary School (384 students). See the Corbin Independent district page for the complete list.
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