Enrollment
378
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crofton, KY
Crofton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crofton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115000222
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crofton Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 378
- students enrolled
Crofton Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crofton Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crofton Elementary School
Crofton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Crofton, Kentucky, enrolling 378 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.6% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Crofton 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 Crofton Elementary School compares
Crofton 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$11,697
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 78.8%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Crofton Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Crofton Elementary School.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Crofton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crofton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~378 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crofton Elementary School
How many students attend Crofton Elementary School?
Crofton Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crofton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crofton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crofton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crofton Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Crofton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crofton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crofton Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Crofton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crofton Elementary School?
Crofton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
Is Crofton Elementary School a good school?
Crofton Elementary School earns 49/100 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 Christian County?
Besides Crofton Elementary School, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Hopkinsville High School (961 students), and Christian County Middle School (845 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.
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