- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Horse Branch, KY
Horse Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horse Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450001115
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horse Branch Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 168
- students enrolled
Horse Branch Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Horse Branch Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210450001115 · Horse Branch, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Horse Branch Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Horse Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- Wayland Alexan
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- Beaver Dam Ele
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- Southern Eleme 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- This school 168
Horse Branch Elementary School
168 students
What this shows Horse Branch Elementary School reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horse Branch Elementary School compares
Horse Branch 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,933
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Horse Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horse Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horse Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horse Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Horse Branch Elementary School?
Horse Branch Elementary School has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Horse Branch, KY. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horse Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horse Branch Elementary School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Horse Branch Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Horse Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horse Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horse Branch Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Horse Branch, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horse Branch Elementary School?
Horse Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Horse Branch Elementary School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.