Enrollment
184
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Booneville, KY
Highland-Turner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland-Turner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210069001659
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland-Turner Elementary School earns 42/100 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 Booneville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland-Turner Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland-Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Booneville, KY.
School address
District: Breathitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210069001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland-Turner Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland-Turner Elementary School
Highland-Turner Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Booneville, Kentucky, enrolling 184 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.3% of students qualify for free meals, 37% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 184 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 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Booneville's public schools, it stands alongside Owsley County Elementary School (436 students): Highland-Turner Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 10.4:1).
Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students) and Sebastian Elementary School (393 students) alongside Highland-Turner 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 Highland-Turner Elementary School compares
Highland-Turner 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 98.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, Highland-Turner 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 Breathitt County, which includes Highland-Turner Elementary School.
$14,367
Per student
+9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.2%
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 Highland-Turner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breathitt Regional School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breathitt County Day Treatment | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland-Turner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Booneville
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 (~184 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland-Turner Elementary School
How many students attend Highland-Turner Elementary School?
Highland-Turner Elementary School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Booneville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland-Turner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland-Turner Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Highland-Turner Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Highland-Turner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland-Turner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland-Turner Elementary School is White at 98.4% of enrollment, in Booneville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland-Turner Elementary School?
Highland-Turner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Highland-Turner Elementary School rank among schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland-Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Booneville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Booneville on the city page.
Is Highland-Turner Elementary School a good school?
Highland-Turner Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Breathitt County?
Besides Highland-Turner Elementary School, Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students), Sebastian Elementary School (393 students), and Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students). See the Breathitt County district page for the complete list.
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