- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewood, KY
James a Caywood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James a Caywood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309000809
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Caywood Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Caywood Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Caywood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
James a Caywood Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 210309000809 · Edgewood, KY Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 15.7:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
James a Caywood Elementary School grew from 544 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James a Caywood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 582
James a Caywood Elementary School
582 students
What this shows James a Caywood Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Caywood Elementary School compares
James a Caywood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,155
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
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, James a Caywood Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a Caywood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Caywood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Edgewood
1 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 (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James a Caywood Elementary School
How many students attend James a Caywood Elementary School?
James a Caywood Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewood, KY. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Caywood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Caywood Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a Caywood Elementary School?
57.0% of students at James a Caywood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Caywood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James a Caywood Elementary School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Edgewood, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Caywood Elementary School?
James a Caywood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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).
How does James a Caywood Elementary School rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Caywood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Kenton County?
Besides James a Caywood Elementary School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.