- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazard, KY
East Perry County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Perry County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210477002354
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Perry County Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Perry County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Perry County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Perry County Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210477002354 · Hazard, KY Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 13.1:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
East Perry County Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Perry County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- This school
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- Viper Elementa 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows East Perry County Elementary School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Perry County Elementary School compares
East Perry County 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, East Perry County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Perry County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viper Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Perry County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hazard
3 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Perry County Elementary School
How many students attend East Perry County Elementary School?
East Perry County Elementary School has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Perry County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Perry County Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Perry County Elementary School?
60.4% of students at East Perry County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Perry County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Perry County Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Perry County Elementary School?
East Perry County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does East Perry County Elementary School rank among schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, East Perry County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides East Perry County Elementary School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and Robert W Combs Elementary School (325 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.