Enrollment
233
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inez, KY
Inez Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Inez Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210384000982
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inez Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Inez · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Inez Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inez Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inez, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inez Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inez Elementary School
Inez Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Inez, Kentucky, enrolling 233 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 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 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Inez's public schools, it stands alongside Eden Elementary School (371 students): Inez Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Martin County also operates Martin County High School (519 students) and Eden Elementary School (371 students) alongside Inez 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 Inez Elementary School compares
Inez 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,300
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 97.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Inez 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 Martin County, which includes Inez Elementary School.
$13,300
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 27.2%
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 Inez Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inez Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Inez
1 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 (~233 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Inez Elementary School
How many students attend Inez Elementary School?
Inez Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inez, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Inez Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Inez Elementary School?
63.6% of students at Inez Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inez Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Inez Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Inez, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inez Elementary School?
Inez 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 Inez Elementary School rank among public schools in Inez?
By Resource Investment Index, Inez Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inez, 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 Inez on the city page.
Is Inez Elementary School a good school?
Inez Elementary School earns 45/100 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 Martin County?
Besides Inez Elementary School, Martin County also operates Martin County High School (519 students), Eden Elementary School (371 students), and Warfield Elementary School (332 students). See the Martin County district page for the complete list.
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