- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, KY
Hite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210299000686
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hite Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hite Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hite Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middletown, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hite Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 210299000686 · Middletown, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 18.4:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Hite Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hite Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 498
Hite Elementary
498 students
What this shows Hite Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hite Elementary compares
Hite Elementary 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Hite Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hite Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hite Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hite Elementary
How many students attend Hite Elementary?
Hite Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hite Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hite Elementary?
29.2% of students at Hite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hite Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Middletown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hite Elementary?
Hite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hite Elementary rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hite Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middletown, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Hite Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.