Enrollment
266
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210299002376
George Unseld Early Childhood Center — Louisville, KY
Federal NCES profile for George Unseld Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Unseld Early Childhood Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Unseld Early Childhood Center reports 266 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Kentucky average and 44% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 266 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County spends $19,590 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.8% from local sources (property taxes), 30.9% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Unseld Early Childhood Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 26% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,590
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 266 Top 26% in Kentucky — larger than 74% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 16.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.7% +26% vs state
NCES ID 210299002376
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes George Unseld Early Childhood Center.
$19,590
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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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 other school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at George Unseld Early Childhood Center is 16.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Unseld Early Childhood Center?
George Unseld Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.