- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evarts, KY
Evarts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evarts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210254000539
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evarts Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 335
- students enrolled
Evarts Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254000539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Evarts Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210254000539 · Evarts, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan County High School (945 students)
Evarts Elementary School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Evarts Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan County
Harlan County High School
945 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- Wallins Elemen 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- This school 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- James a. Cawoo 277
James a. Cawood Elementary
277 students
What this shows Evarts Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evarts Elementary School compares
Evarts 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
29.6%
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
$14,873
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Evarts Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evarts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Cawood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evarts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Evarts
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evarts Elementary School
How many students attend Evarts Elementary School?
Evarts Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evarts, KY. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evarts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evarts Elementary 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 Evarts Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Evarts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evarts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evarts Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Evarts, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evarts Elementary School?
Evarts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Harlan County?
Besides Evarts Elementary School, Harlan County also operates Harlan County High School (945 students), Cumberland Elementary School (428 students), and Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.