Enrollment
299
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flaherty Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flaherty Elementary School
Flaherty Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ekron, Kentucky, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 41% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ekron's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ekron Elementary School (365 students): Flaherty Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students) and Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students) alongside Flaherty Elementary School.
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 Flaherty Elementary School compares
Flaherty Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,252
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes Flaherty Elementary School.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~299 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Ekron on the city page.
Is Flaherty Elementary School a good school?
Flaherty Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 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.
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