- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Crofton Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210115000222 · Crofton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.8:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Crofton Elementary School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crofton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- This school 378
Crofton Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Crofton Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crofton Elementary School compares
Crofton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,723
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
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.
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
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, 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 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.