Enrollment
577
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flemingsburg, KY
Flemingsburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Flemingsburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210192000399
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flemingsburg Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Flemingsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Flemingsburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flemingsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, KY.
School address
District: Fleming County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210192000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flemingsburg Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flemingsburg Elementary School
Flemingsburg Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students) and Ewing Elementary School (369 students) alongside Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg Elementary School compares
Flemingsburg 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,785
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Flemingsburg 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 Fleming County, which includes Flemingsburg Elementary School.
$12,785
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 62.4%
Federal 20.1%
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 Flemingsburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ewing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simons Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E P Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flemingsburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Flemingsburg Elementary School
How many students attend Flemingsburg Elementary School?
Flemingsburg Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flemingsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flemingsburg Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Flemingsburg Elementary School?
54.4% of students at Flemingsburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flemingsburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Flemingsburg Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flemingsburg Elementary School?
Flemingsburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Flemingsburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Flemingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Flemingsburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg on the city page.
Is Flemingsburg Elementary School a good school?
Flemingsburg Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Fleming County?
Besides Flemingsburg Elementary School, Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students), Ewing Elementary School (369 students), and Simons Middle School (342 students). See the Fleming County district page for the complete list.
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