- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garrison, KY
Garrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210339000906
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 292
- students enrolled
Garrison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339000906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Garrison Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210339000906 · Garrison, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.3:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County High School (568 students)
Garrison Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Garrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County H
Lewis County High School
568 students
- Lewis County C
Lewis County Central Elementary School
466 students
- This school
Garrison Elementary School
292 students
- Lewis County M
Lewis County Middle School
290 students
- Tollesboro Ele
Tollesboro Elementary School
256 students
- Laurel Element 70
Laurel Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Garrison Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison Elementary School compares
Garrison 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,940
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Garrison Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison Elementary School
How many students attend Garrison Elementary School?
Garrison Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garrison, KY. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Garrison Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Garrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garrison Elementary School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Garrison, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison Elementary School?
Garrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Garrison Elementary School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students), Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students), and Lewis County Middle School (290 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.