Enrollment
109
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, KY
Henry County Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Henry County Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210276002418
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry County Early Childhood earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry County Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County Early Childhood ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY.
School address
District: Henry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210276002418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry County Early Childhood compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry County Early Childhood
Henry County Early Childhood is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in New Castle, Kentucky, enrolling 109 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 43% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 109 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Henry County also operates Henry County High School (608 students) and Henry County Middle School (421 students) alongside Henry County Early Childhood.
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 Henry County Early Childhood compares
Henry County Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,808
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Henry County Early Childhood is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Henry County Early Childhood.
$12,808
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.2%
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 Henry County Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Castle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry County Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~109 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Henry County Early Childhood
How many students attend Henry County Early Childhood?
Henry County Early Childhood has 109 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry County Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry County Early Childhood is 21.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry County Early Childhood?
59.8% of students at Henry County Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry County Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Henry County Early Childhood is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in New Castle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry County Early Childhood?
Henry County Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry County Early Childhood rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry County Early Childhood ranks #2 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Castle on the city page.
Is Henry County Early Childhood a good school?
Henry County Early Childhood earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Henry County?
Besides Henry County Early Childhood, Henry County also operates Henry County High School (608 students), Henry County Middle School (421 students), and Campbellsburg Elementary School (331 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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