Enrollment
365
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ekron Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ekron Elementary School
Ekron Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ekron, Kentucky, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ekron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flaherty Elementary School (299 students): Ekron Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 21.4:1).
Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students) and Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students) alongside Ekron 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 Ekron Elementary School compares
Ekron 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,252
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 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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes Ekron Elementary School.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~365 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ekron on the city page.
Is Ekron Elementary School a good school?
Ekron Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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