Enrollment
180
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallingford, KY
E P Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E P Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210192000400
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E P Ward Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 180
- students enrolled
E P Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Fleming County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210192000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E P Ward Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at E P Ward Elementary School
E P Ward Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wallingford, Kentucky, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students) and Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students) alongside E P Ward 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 E P Ward Elementary School compares
E P Ward 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,785
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fleming County, which includes E P Ward Elementary School.
$12,785
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 62.4%
Federal 20.1%
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 E P Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ewing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simons Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E P Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- 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 (~180 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E P Ward Elementary School
How many students attend E P Ward Elementary School?
E P Ward Elementary School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallingford, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E P Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E P Ward 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 E P Ward Elementary School?
73.3% of students at E P Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E P Ward Elementary School?
E P Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 E P Ward Elementary School a good school?
E P Ward Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. 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 Fleming County?
Besides E P Ward Elementary School, Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students), Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students), and Ewing Elementary School (369 students). See the Fleming County district page for the complete list.
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