- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorton, KY
Dorton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dorton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480001183
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorton Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 263
- students enrolled
Dorton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dorton Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210480001183 · Dorton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 16.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Dorton Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Dorton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school 263
Dorton Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Dorton Elementary School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorton Elementary School compares
Dorton 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,180
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 98.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Dorton Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorton Elementary School
How many students attend Dorton Elementary School?
Dorton Elementary School has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorton Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorton Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Dorton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dorton Elementary School is White at 98.9% of enrollment, in Dorton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorton Elementary School?
Dorton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Dorton Elementary School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.