- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ekron, KY
Flaherty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flaherty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210405001033
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flaherty Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ekron · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Flaherty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flaherty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ekron, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Flaherty Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210405001033 · Ekron, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 21.4:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Meade County High School (1,512 students)
Flaherty Elementary School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Flaherty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meade County H
Meade County High School
1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Pri
Barry Hahn Primary School
807 students
- Stuart Pepper
Stuart Pepper Middle School
702 students
- David T. Wilso 529
David T. Wilson Elementary
529 students
- Flaherty Prima 403
Flaherty Primary School
403 students
- This school 299
Flaherty Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Flaherty Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flaherty Elementary School compares
Flaherty 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,339
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.9%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Flaherty Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meade County reports $11,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flaherty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flaherty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ekron
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flaherty Elementary School
How many students attend Flaherty Elementary School?
Flaherty Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ekron, KY. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flaherty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flaherty Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flaherty Elementary School?
51.1% of students at Flaherty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flaherty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flaherty Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Ekron, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flaherty Elementary School?
Flaherty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Flaherty Elementary School rank among public schools in Ekron?
By Resource Investment Index, Flaherty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ekron, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Meade County?
Besides Flaherty Elementary School, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.