- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, KY
Crabbe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crabbe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210015000025
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crabbe Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crabbe Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crabbe Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Crabbe Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 210015000025 · Ashland, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students)
Crabbe Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crabbe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul G. Blazer
Paul G. Blazer High School
821 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
671 students
- Hager Elementa
Hager Elementary School
344 students
- Poage Elementa 304
Poage Elementary School
304 students
- This school 270
Crabbe Elementary School
270 students
- Oakview Elemen 267
Oakview Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Crabbe Elementary School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crabbe Elementary School compares
Crabbe Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 55% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$14,691
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Crabbe Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Independent reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crabbe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crabbe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hager Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Poage Elementary School
Standard public school
304 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
202 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crabbe Elementary School
How many students attend Crabbe Elementary School?
Crabbe Elementary School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crabbe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crabbe Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Crabbe Elementary School?
91.6% of students at Crabbe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crabbe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crabbe Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crabbe Elementary School?
Crabbe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Crabbe Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Crabbe Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Independent?
Besides Crabbe Elementary School, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Ashland Middle School (671 students), and Hager Elementary School (344 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.