Enrollment
475
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estill Springs Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estill Springs Elementary
Estill Springs Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Irvine, Kentucky, enrolling 475 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Irvine's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Irvine Elementary (479 students): Estill Springs Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 17.1:1).
Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students) and West Irvine Elementary (479 students) alongside Estill Springs Elementary.
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 Estill Springs Elementary compares
Estill Springs Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,010
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes Estill Springs Elementary.
$13,010
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 67.4%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~475 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Estill Springs Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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