- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ekron, KY
Ekron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ekron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210405001032
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ekron Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ekron · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ekron Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ekron Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ekron, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Ekron Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 210405001032 · Ekron, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 16.6:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meade County High School (1,512 students)
Ekron Elementary School shrank from 376 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ekron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meade County H
Meade County High School
1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Pri
Barry Hahn Primary School
807 students
- Stuart Pepper
Stuart Pepper Middle School
702 students
- David T. Wilso 529
David T. Wilson Elementary
529 students
- Flaherty Prima 403
Flaherty Primary School
403 students
- This school 365
Ekron Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Ekron Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ekron Elementary School compares
Ekron Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,339
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Ekron Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meade County reports $11,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ekron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ekron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ekron
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ekron Elementary School
How many students attend Ekron Elementary School?
Ekron Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ekron, KY. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ekron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ekron Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ekron Elementary School?
50.3% of students at Ekron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ekron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ekron Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Ekron, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ekron Elementary School?
Ekron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ekron Elementary School rank among public schools in Ekron?
By Resource Investment Index, Ekron Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ekron, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Meade County?
Besides Ekron Elementary School, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.