Enrollment
504
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H W Wilkey Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at H W Wilkey Elementary School
H W Wilkey Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Leitchfield, Kentucky, enrolling 504 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Leitchfield's public schools, it stands alongside Oran P Lawler Elementary School (470 students): H W Wilkey Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students) and Grayson County Middle School (837 students) alongside H W Wilkey 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 H W Wilkey Elementary School compares
H W Wilkey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,832
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayson County, which includes H W Wilkey Elementary School.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.4%
Federal 24.9%
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 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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~504 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H W Wilkey Elementary School a good school?
H W Wilkey Elementary School earns 41/100 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 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.
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