- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy Hook, KY
Elliott County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Elliott County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210168000330
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elliott County Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sandy Hook · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elliott County Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, KY.
School address
District: Elliott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210168000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Elliott County Intermediate School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210168000330 · Sandy Hook, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Elliott County High School (293 students)
Elliott County Intermediate School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Elliott County Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elliott County
Elliott County High School
293 students
- Elliott County
Elliott County Primary School
224 students
- Elliott County
Elliott County Middle School
190 students
- This school
Elliott County Intermediate School
185 students
What this shows Elliott County Intermediate School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elliott County Intermediate School compares
Elliott County Intermediate 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Elliott County Intermediate School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elliott County reports $14,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elliott County Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elliott County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elliott County Intermediate School
How many students attend Elliott County Intermediate School?
Elliott County Intermediate School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy Hook, KY. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Intermediate School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elliott County Intermediate School?
68.8% of students at Elliott County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elliott County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Elliott County Intermediate School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elliott County Intermediate School?
Elliott County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elliott County Intermediate School rank among public schools in Sandy Hook?
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, 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 Elliott County?
Besides Elliott County Intermediate School, Elliott County also operates Elliott County High School (293 students), Elliott County Primary School (224 students), and Elliott County Middle School (190 students). See the Elliott County district page for the complete list.