Enrollment
326
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, KY
Grant's Lick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant's Lick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210090000180
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant's Lick Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant's Lick Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant's Lick Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant's Lick Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant's Lick Elementary School
Grant's Lick Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alexandria, Kentucky, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.8% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Alexandria's public schools, it stands alongside Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students): Grant's Lick Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students) and Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students) alongside Grant's Lick Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grant's Lick Elementary School compares
Grant's Lick Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Grant's Lick Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County, which includes Grant's Lick Elementary School.
$12,674
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.1%
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.
How Grant's Lick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant's Lick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant's Lick Elementary School
How many students attend Grant's Lick Elementary School?
Grant's Lick Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant's Lick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant's Lick Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Grant's Lick Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Grant's Lick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant's Lick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant's Lick Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Alexandria, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant's Lick Elementary School?
Grant's Lick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant's Lick Elementary School rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant's Lick Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Grant's Lick Elementary School a good school?
Grant's Lick Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Campbell County?
Besides Grant's Lick Elementary School, Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students), Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), and Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.
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