Enrollment
382
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warsaw, KY
Gallatin County Lower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin County Lower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210213000450
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin County Lower Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallatin County Lower Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, KY.
School address
District: Gallatin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210213000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallatin County Lower Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallatin County Lower Elementary
Gallatin County Lower Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warsaw, Kentucky, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County High School (424 students) and Gallatin County Middle School (316 students) alongside Gallatin County Lower Elementary.
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 Gallatin County Lower Elementary compares
Gallatin County Lower Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,498
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Gallatin County Lower Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallatin County, which includes Gallatin County Lower Elementary.
$12,498
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Gallatin County Lower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin County Lower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~382 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin County Lower Elementary
How many students attend Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warsaw, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Lower Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
65.0% of students at Gallatin County Lower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin County Lower Elementary is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Warsaw, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin County Lower Elementary?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gallatin County Lower Elementary rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County Lower Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
Is Gallatin County Lower Elementary a good school?
Gallatin County Lower Elementary earns 46/100 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 Gallatin County?
Besides Gallatin County Lower Elementary, Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County High School (424 students), Gallatin County Middle School (316 students), and Gallatin County Upper Elementary (304 students). See the Gallatin County district page for the complete list.
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