- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fordsville, KY
Fordsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fordsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450001112
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordsville Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Fordsville Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fordsville Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210450001112 · Fordsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Fordsville Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fordsville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- Wayland Alexan
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- Beaver Dam Ele
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- Southern Eleme 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- This school 245
Fordsville Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Fordsville Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordsville Elementary School compares
Fordsville 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 | 63.8% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,933
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
28
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Fordsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fordsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fordsville Elementary School
How many students attend Fordsville Elementary School?
Fordsville Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fordsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordsville 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 Fordsville Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Fordsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fordsville Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Fordsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordsville Elementary School?
Fordsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Fordsville Elementary School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.