- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leitchfield, KY
H W Wilkey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for H W Wilkey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210230000483
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H W Wilkey Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Leitchfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
H W Wilkey Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY.
School address
District: Grayson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210230000483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
H W Wilkey Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210230000483 · Leitchfield, KY Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 15.3:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High School (1,180 students)
H W Wilkey Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
H W Wilkey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High School
1,180 students
- Grayson County
Grayson County Middle School
837 students
- Clarkson Eleme
Clarkson Elementary School
642 students
- This school
H W Wilkey Elementary School
504 students
- Oran P Lawler 470
Oran P Lawler Elementary School
470 students
- Caneyville Ele 378
Caneyville Elementary School
378 students
What this shows H W Wilkey Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How H W Wilkey Elementary School compares
H W Wilkey Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, H W Wilkey Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County reports $12,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H W Wilkey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caneyville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H W Wilkey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Leitchfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about H W Wilkey Elementary School
How many students attend H W Wilkey Elementary School?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leitchfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H W Wilkey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at H W Wilkey Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H W Wilkey Elementary School?
67.6% of students at H W Wilkey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H W Wilkey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at H W Wilkey Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H W Wilkey Elementary School?
H W Wilkey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
How does H W Wilkey Elementary School rank among schools in Leitchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, H W Wilkey Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leitchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Grayson County?
Besides H W Wilkey Elementary School, Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students), Grayson County Middle School (837 students), and Clarkson Elementary School (642 students). See the Grayson County district page for the complete list.