Enrollment
614
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crittenden County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crittenden County Elementary School
Crittenden County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Marion, Kentucky, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller 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.
Enrollment of 614 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 490 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 (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County High School (381 students) and Crittenden County Middle School (277 students) alongside Crittenden County 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 Crittenden County Elementary School compares
Crittenden County 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 | 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 (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
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
$11,805
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crittenden County, which includes Crittenden County Elementary School.
$11,805
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.6%
Federal 21.3%
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 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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other 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 (~614 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
Is Crittenden County Elementary School a good school?
Crittenden County Elementary School earns 56/100 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 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.
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