- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cold Spring, KY
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donald E. Cline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210090001335
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald E. Cline Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 398
- students enrolled
Donald E. Cline Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090001335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Donald E. Cline Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 210090001335 · Cold Spring, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 15.9:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,519 students)
Donald E. Cline Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Donald E. Cline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,519 students
- Campbell Count
Campbell County Middle School
1,099 students
- Campbell Ridge
Campbell Ridge Elementary
661 students
- Crossroads Ele 587
Crossroads Elementary School
587 students
- John W. Reiley 530
John W. Reiley Elementary School
530 students
- This school 398
Donald E. Cline Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Donald E. Cline Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald E. Cline Elementary School compares
Donald E. Cline Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Donald E. Cline Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County reports $14,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald E. Cline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald E. Cline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Cold Spring
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald E. Cline Elementary School
How many students attend Donald E. Cline Elementary School?
Donald E. Cline Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cold Spring, KY. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald E. Cline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald E. Cline Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% 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 Donald E. Cline Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Donald E. Cline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald E. Cline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donald E. Cline Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Cold Spring, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald E. Cline Elementary School?
Donald E. Cline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Campbell County?
Besides Donald E. Cline Elementary School, Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students), Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), and Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.