- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barbourville, KY
G R Hampton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G R Hampton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210315000846
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G R Hampton Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
G R Hampton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G R Hampton Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
G R Hampton Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 210315000846 · Barbourville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
G R Hampton Elementary School shrank from 268 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
G R Hampton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- This school 244
G R Hampton Elementary School
244 students
What this shows G R Hampton Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How G R Hampton Elementary School compares
G R Hampton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.4%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, G R Hampton Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G R Hampton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knox County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G R Hampton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative education program
32 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about G R Hampton Elementary School
How many students attend G R Hampton Elementary School?
G R Hampton Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G R Hampton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G R Hampton Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 G R Hampton Elementary School?
73.1% of students at G R Hampton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G R Hampton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G R Hampton Elementary School is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G R Hampton Elementary School?
G R Hampton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 G R Hampton Elementary School rank among schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, G R Hampton Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides G R Hampton Elementary School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), and Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.