- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crab Orchard, KY
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crab Orchard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210348000914
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crab Orchard Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 266
- students enrolled
Crab Orchard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210348000914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Crab Orchard Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210348000914 · Crab Orchard, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.1:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (886 students)
Crab Orchard Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crab Orchard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
886 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Middle School
697 students
- Stanford Eleme
Stanford Elementary School
572 students
- Hustonville El
Hustonville Elementary School
439 students
- This school 266
Crab Orchard Elementary School
266 students
- Waynesburg Ele 194
Waynesburg Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Crab Orchard Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crab Orchard Elementary School compares
Crab Orchard Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Crab Orchard Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crab Orchard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crab Orchard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard Elementary School
How many students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crab Orchard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 23% 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 Crab Orchard Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Crab Orchard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crab Orchard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crab Orchard Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Crab Orchard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County?
Besides Crab Orchard Elementary School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students), Lincoln County Middle School (697 students), and Stanford Elementary School (572 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.