Enrollment
265
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsville, KY
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Federal NCES profile for Edmonson County 5/6 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210162001985
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonson County 5/6 Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County 5/6 Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, KY.
School address
District: Edmonson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210162001985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmonson County 5/6 Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmonson County 5/6 Center
Edmonson County 5/6 Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Brownsville, Kentucky, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students) and South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students) alongside Edmonson County 5/6 Center.
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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center compares
Edmonson County 5/6 Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,565
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 93.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Edmonson County 5/6 Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonson County, which includes Edmonson County 5/6 Center.
$11,565
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Edmonson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kyrock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonson County 5/6 Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmonson County 5/6 Center
How many students attend Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County 5/6 Center is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
49.4% of students at Edmonson County 5/6 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
The largest demographic group at Edmonson County 5/6 Center is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Brownsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonson County 5/6 Center?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Edmonson County 5/6 Center rank among public schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County 5/6 Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brownsville on the city page.
Is Edmonson County 5/6 Center a good school?
Edmonson County 5/6 Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Edmonson County?
Besides Edmonson County 5/6 Center, Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students), South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students), and Kyrock Elementary School (334 students). See the Edmonson County district page for the complete list.
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