Enrollment
119
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210429001549
East Valley Elementary School — West Liberty, KY
Federal NCES profile for East Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Morgan County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Valley Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Valley Elementary School reports 119 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% above the Kentucky average and 51% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Morgan County spends $16,127 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.6% from local sources (property taxes), 67.6% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Valley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 32% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,127
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 119 Top 15% in Kentucky — larger than 85% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.3% +32% vs state
NCES ID 210429001549
Student demographics
White 98.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes East Valley Elementary School.
$16,127
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.6%
State 67.6%
Federal 19.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Valley Elementary School
How many students attend East Valley Elementary School?
East Valley Elementary School has 119 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Liberty, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Valley Elementary School is 12:1, which is 23% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Valley Elementary School?
78.3% of students at East Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Valley Elementary School is White at 98.3%. The school serves a student body in West Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Valley Elementary School?
East Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.