- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, KY
Hager Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hager Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210015000026
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hager Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hager Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hager Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hager Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210015000026 · Ashland, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students)
Hager Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hager Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul G. Blazer
Paul G. Blazer High School
821 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
671 students
- This school
Hager Elementary School
344 students
- Poage Elementa 304
Poage Elementary School
304 students
- Crabbe Element 270
Crabbe Elementary School
270 students
- Oakview Elemen 267
Oakview Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Hager Elementary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hager Elementary School compares
Hager 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$14,691
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Hager Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Independent reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hager Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hager Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Poage Elementary School
Standard public school
304 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Crabbe Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
202 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hager Elementary School
How many students attend Hager Elementary School?
Hager Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hager Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hager Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Hager Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Hager Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hager Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hager Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hager Elementary School?
Hager Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Hager Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Hager Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Independent?
Besides Hager Elementary School, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Ashland Middle School (671 students), and Poage Elementary School (304 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.