- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy Hook, KY
Elliott County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Elliott County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210168002505
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elliott County Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sandy Hook · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elliott County Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, KY.
School address
District: Elliott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210168002505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Elliott County Primary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210168002505 · Sandy Hook, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 14:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elliott County High School (293 students)
Elliott County Primary School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Elliott County Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elliott County
Elliott County High School
293 students
- This school
Elliott County Primary School
224 students
- Elliott County
Elliott County Middle School
190 students
- Elliott County
Elliott County Intermediate School
185 students
What this shows Elliott County Primary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elliott County Primary School compares
Elliott County Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Elliott County Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elliott County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elliott County Primary School
How many students attend Elliott County Primary School?
Elliott County Primary School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy Hook, KY. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Primary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Primary School?
70.7% of students at Elliott County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elliott County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Elliott County Primary School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elliott County Primary School?
Elliott County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elliott County Primary School rank among public schools in Sandy Hook?
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Elliott County also operates Elliott County High School (293 students), Elliott County Middle School (190 students), and Elliott County Intermediate School (185 students). See the Elliott County district page for the complete list.