- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Highland-Turner Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210069001659 · Booneville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 14.2:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Breathitt County High School (669 students)
Highland-Turner Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Highland-Turner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breathitt Coun
Breathitt County High School
669 students
- Sebastian Elem
Sebastian Elementary School
393 students
- Marie Roberts- 231
Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School
231 students
- This school 184
Highland-Turner Elementary School
184 students
- Breathitt Regi 36
Breathitt Regional School
36 students
- Breathitt Coun 18
Breathitt County Day Treatment
18 students
What this shows Highland-Turner Elementary School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland-Turner Elementary School compares
Highland-Turner 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,655
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
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.
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
District finance for Breathitt County reports $15,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~184 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.