- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmalena, KY
Emmalena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emmalena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210312000834
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmalena Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Emmalena Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Knott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210312000834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Emmalena Elementary School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210312000834 · Emmalena, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 11.3:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Knott County Central High School (520 students)
Emmalena Elementary School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Emmalena Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knott County C
Knott County Central High School
520 students
- Hindman Elemen
Hindman Elementary School
434 students
- Carr Creek Ele
Carr Creek Elementary School
369 students
- This school 204
Emmalena Elementary School
204 students
- Cordia School 185
Cordia School
185 students
- Beaver Creek E 183
Beaver Creek Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Emmalena Elementary School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmalena Elementary School compares
Emmalena Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$17,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.0%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Emmalena Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knott County reports $17,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmalena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hindman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carr Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cordia School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmalena Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmalena Elementary School
How many students attend Emmalena Elementary School?
Emmalena Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmalena, KY. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmalena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmalena Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% 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 Emmalena Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Emmalena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmalena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emmalena Elementary School is White at 99.0% of enrollment, in Emmalena, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmalena Elementary School?
Emmalena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Knott County?
Besides Emmalena Elementary School, Knott County also operates Knott County Central High School (520 students), Hindman Elementary School (434 students), and Carr Creek Elementary School (369 students). See the Knott County district page for the complete list.