- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Girdler, KY
Girdler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Girdler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210315000844
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Girdler Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Girdler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Girdler Elementary School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210315000844 · Girdler, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 11.1:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
Girdler Elementary School shrank from 294 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Girdler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- This school 267
Girdler Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Girdler Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Girdler Elementary School compares
Girdler Elementary School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$14,730
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
Counselors0.5 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: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Girdler Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Girdler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knox County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Girdler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Girdler Elementary School
How many students attend Girdler Elementary School?
Girdler Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Girdler, KY. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girdler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girdler Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 Girdler Elementary School?
84.7% of students at Girdler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Girdler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Girdler Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Girdler, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Girdler Elementary School?
Girdler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Knox County?
Besides Girdler Elementary School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), and Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.