Enrollment
533
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hodgenville, KY
Hodgenville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hodgenville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210318000852
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodgenville Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hodgenville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hodgenville Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hodgenville Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, KY.
School address
District: Larue County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210318000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hodgenville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hodgenville Elementary School
Hodgenville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hodgenville, Kentucky, enrolling 533 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hodgenville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (482 students): Hodgenville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.6:1).
Larue County also operates Larue County High School (754 students) and Larue County Middle School (522 students) alongside Hodgenville 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 Hodgenville Elementary School compares
Hodgenville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,984
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Hodgenville 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 Larue County, which includes Hodgenville Elementary School.
$11,984
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Hodgenville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larue County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larue County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Preschool on College Street | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Life Connection | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodgenville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar elementary schools in Hodgenville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~533 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hodgenville Elementary School
How many students attend Hodgenville Elementary School?
Hodgenville Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hodgenville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodgenville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodgenville Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Hodgenville Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Hodgenville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodgenville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hodgenville Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Hodgenville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodgenville Elementary School?
Hodgenville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hodgenville Elementary School rank among public schools in Hodgenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hodgenville Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, 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 Hodgenville on the city page.
Is Hodgenville Elementary School a good school?
Hodgenville Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Larue County?
Besides Hodgenville Elementary School, Larue County also operates Larue County High School (754 students), Larue County Middle School (522 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (482 students). See the Larue County district page for the complete list.
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