- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
George Unseld Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for George Unseld Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002376
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Unseld Early Childhood Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #53 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Unseld Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Unseld Early Childhood Center ranks #53 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George Unseld Early Childhood Center shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 210299002376 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 15.6:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
George Unseld Early Childhood Center shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
George Unseld Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 266
George Unseld Early Childhood Center
266 students
What this shows George Unseld Early Childhood Center reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Unseld Early Childhood Center compares
George Unseld Early Childhood Center 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 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.
Student demographics
African American 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 13.9%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, George Unseld Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Unseld Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Unseld Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Unseld Early Childhood Center
How many students attend George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
74.7% of students at George Unseld Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at George Unseld Early Childhood Center is African American at 48.1% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Unseld Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, George Unseld Early Childhood Center ranks #53 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides George Unseld Early Childhood Center, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.