- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, KY
Crittenden County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crittenden County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210138001441
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crittenden County Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crittenden County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marion, KY.
School address
District: Crittenden County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210138001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Crittenden County Elementary School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210138001441 · Marion, KY Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.3:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Crittenden County High School (381 students)
Crittenden County Elementary School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crittenden County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crittenden County Elementary School
614 students
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County High School
381 students
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County Middle School
277 students
- Pathway Academ 1
Pathway Academy High School
1 students
What this shows Crittenden County Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crittenden County Elementary School compares
Crittenden County 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Crittenden County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crittenden County reports $13,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crittenden County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crittenden County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathway Academy High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crittenden County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crittenden County Elementary School
How many students attend Crittenden County Elementary School?
Crittenden County Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, KY. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Crittenden County Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Crittenden County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crittenden County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crittenden County Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Marion, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crittenden County Elementary School?
Crittenden County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Crittenden County Elementary School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marion, 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 Crittenden County?
Besides Crittenden County Elementary School, Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County High School (381 students), Crittenden County Middle School (277 students), and Pathway Academy High School (1 students). See the Crittenden County district page for the complete list.