- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, KY
East Calloway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Calloway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210087000172
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Calloway Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Calloway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Calloway Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
East Calloway Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210087000172 · Murray, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County High School (824 students)
East Calloway Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Calloway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calloway Count
Calloway County High School
824 students
- Calloway Count
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- North Calloway
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- Southwest Call
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- This school 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- Calloway Count 167
Calloway County Preschool Center
167 students
What this shows East Calloway Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Calloway Elementary School compares
East Calloway 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$13,190
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, East Calloway Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Calloway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Calloway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Murray
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Calloway Elementary School
How many students attend East Calloway Elementary School?
East Calloway Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Calloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Calloway Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Calloway Elementary School?
79.6% of students at East Calloway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Calloway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Calloway Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Calloway Elementary School?
East Calloway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does East Calloway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, East Calloway Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Calloway County?
Besides East Calloway Elementary School, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), Calloway County Middle School (607 students), and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.