- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grayson, KY
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210102001884
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grayson, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210102001884 · Grayson, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
Heritage Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter County High School
678 students
- Prichard Eleme
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- East Carter Mi
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- West Carter Mi
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- This school
Heritage Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,650
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Heritage Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carter County reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Grayson
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grayson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Grayson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Heritage Elementary School rank among schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grayson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grayson on the city page.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides Heritage Elementary School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.