- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, KY
Estill Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Estill Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210176001746
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill Springs Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill Springs Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176001746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Estill Springs Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210176001746 · Irvine, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.4:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Estill County High School (643 students)
Estill Springs Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Estill Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estill County
Estill County High School
643 students
- West Irvine El
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- This school
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- Estill County
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- South Irvine E 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- Estill County 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows Estill Springs Elementary reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill Springs Elementary compares
Estill Springs Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,527
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Estill Springs Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Irvine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estill County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estill County Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 58:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill Springs Elementary
How many students attend Estill Springs Elementary?
Estill Springs Elementary has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, KY. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill Springs Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Estill Springs Elementary?
66.7% of students at Estill Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Estill Springs Elementary is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill Springs Elementary?
Estill Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Estill Springs Elementary rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill Springs Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Estill County?
Besides Estill Springs Elementary, Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students), West Irvine Elementary (479 students), and Estill County Middle School (423 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.