- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gamaliel, KY
Gamaliel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gamaliel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210420001052
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gamaliel Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Gamaliel Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Monroe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210420001052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Gamaliel Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210420001052 · Gamaliel, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Co High (506 students)
Gamaliel Elementary held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Gamaliel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Co High
Monroe Co High
506 students
- Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville Elem
437 students
- Monroe Co Midd
Monroe Co Middle
399 students
- Joe Harrison C
Joe Harrison Carter
260 students
- This school
Gamaliel Elementary
254 students
What this shows Gamaliel Elementary reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gamaliel Elementary compares
Gamaliel Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Gamaliel Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $16,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gamaliel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Co High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tompkinsville Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Co Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Harrison Carter | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gamaliel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gamaliel Elementary
How many students attend Gamaliel Elementary?
Gamaliel Elementary has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gamaliel, KY. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gamaliel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gamaliel Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Gamaliel Elementary?
62.7% of students at Gamaliel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gamaliel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gamaliel Elementary is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Gamaliel, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gamaliel Elementary?
Gamaliel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Monroe County?
Besides Gamaliel Elementary, Monroe County also operates Monroe Co High (506 students), Tompkinsville Elem (437 students), and Monroe Co Middle (399 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.