- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisville, KY
Field Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Field Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210299000741
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Field Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #23 of 51
- elementary schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Field Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Field Elementary ranks #23 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Field Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 210299000741 · Louisville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 19.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Field Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Field Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 465
Field Elementary
465 students
What this shows Field Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Field Elementary compares
Field Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Field Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Field Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Field Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Louisville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fern Creek Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bowen Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Norton Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Goldsmith Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 18:1 students per teacher
Wheeler Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Field Elementary
How many students attend Field Elementary?
Field Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Field Elementary?
39.8% of students at Field Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Field Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Field Elementary is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Field Elementary?
Field Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Field Elementary rank among elementary schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Field Elementary ranks #23 of 51 elementary schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Field Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.