- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, KY
Florence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051000085
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Florence Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210051000085 · Florence, KY Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Florence Elementary School held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Florence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 610
Florence Elementary School
610 students
What this shows Florence Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Elementary School compares
Florence 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$13,925
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Florence Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ockerman Elementary School
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Erpenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hillard Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
A M Yealey Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rise Academy
Alternative education program
70 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Elementary School
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Florence Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Florence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Elementary School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Florence Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Florence, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Florence Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.