- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlan, KY
James a. Cawood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James a. Cawood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210254000541
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a. Cawood Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James a. Cawood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Cawood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Harlan, KY.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
James a. Cawood Elementary shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 210254000541 · Harlan, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 10.7:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan County High School (945 students)
James a. Cawood Elementary shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James a. Cawood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan County
Harlan County High School
945 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- Wallins Elemen 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- Evarts Element 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- This school 277
James a. Cawood Elementary
277 students
What this shows James a. Cawood Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a. Cawood Elementary compares
James a. Cawood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$14,873
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, James a. Cawood Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a. Cawood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evarts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a. Cawood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Harlan
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about James a. Cawood Elementary
How many students attend James a. Cawood Elementary?
James a. Cawood Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlan, KY. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a. Cawood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James a. Cawood Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 32% 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 James a. Cawood Elementary?
84.4% of students at James a. Cawood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a. Cawood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James a. Cawood Elementary is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Harlan, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a. Cawood Elementary?
James a. Cawood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 James a. Cawood Elementary rank among schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, James a. Cawood Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Harlan, 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 Harlan County?
Besides James a. Cawood Elementary, Harlan County also operates Harlan County High School (945 students), Cumberland Elementary School (428 students), and Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.