Enrollment
377
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, KY
East Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Heights 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 210271000574
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Heights Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Heights Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Heights Elementary School
East Heights Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Henderson, Kentucky, enrolling 377 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bend Gate Elementary School (421 students): East Heights Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 14:1).
Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students) and Henderson County North Middle School (670 students) alongside East Heights 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 East Heights Elementary School compares
East Heights 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,593
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, East Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County, which includes East Heights Elementary School.
$12,593
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 51.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 East Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
Niagara Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~377 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Heights Elementary School
How many students attend East Heights Elementary School?
East Heights Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Heights Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Heights Elementary School?
54.5% of students at East Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Heights Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Heights Elementary School?
East Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
How does East Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
Is East Heights Elementary School a good school?
East Heights Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Henderson County?
Besides East Heights Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.
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