Enrollment
535
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Eastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526001278
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Elementary School
Eastern Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 30% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.4% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 535 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 132 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #109, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Georgetown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Elementary School (623 students): Eastern Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 16.8:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Eastern 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 Eastern Elementary School compares
Eastern 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$11,428
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Eastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Eastern Elementary School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Eastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 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 (~535 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary School
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Eastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Eastern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Eastern Elementary School a good school?
Eastern Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Scott County?
Besides Eastern Elementary School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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