Enrollment
278
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenup, KY
Greysbranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greysbranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210240000497
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greysbranch Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Greysbranch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenup County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210240000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greysbranch Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greysbranch Elementary School
Greysbranch Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenup, Kentucky, enrolling 278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 167 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students) and Mckell Elementary School (465 students) alongside Greysbranch 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 Greysbranch Elementary School compares
Greysbranch 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,996
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 278 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
- 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 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Greysbranch 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 Greenup County, which includes Greysbranch Elementary School.
$12,996
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.0%
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 Greysbranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Argillite Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greysbranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greysbranch Elementary School
How many students attend Greysbranch Elementary School?
Greysbranch Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenup, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greysbranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greysbranch Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Greysbranch Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Greysbranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greysbranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greysbranch Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Greenup, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greysbranch Elementary School?
Greysbranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
Is Greysbranch Elementary School a good school?
Greysbranch Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Greenup County?
Besides Greysbranch Elementary School, Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students), Mckell Elementary School (465 students), and Mckell Middle School (338 students). See the Greenup County district page for the complete list.
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