Enrollment
785
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicholasville, KY
Jessamine Early Learning Village
Federal NCES profile for Jessamine Early Learning Village, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210303001899
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessamine Early Learning Village earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessamine Early Learning Village has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessamine Early Learning Village ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jessamine Early Learning Village compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jessamine Early Learning Village
Jessamine Early Learning Village is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Nicholasville, Kentucky, enrolling 785 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 785 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 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Nicholasville's public schools, it stands alongside Ashgrove Academy (7 students): Jessamine Early Learning Village is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 3.5:1).
Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students) and East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) alongside Jessamine Early Learning Village.
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 Jessamine Early Learning Village compares
Jessamine Early Learning Village on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,102
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Jessamine Early Learning Village is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes Jessamine Early Learning Village.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Jessamine Early Learning Village Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessamine Early Learning Village's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Nicholasville
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 (~785 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jessamine Early Learning Village
How many students attend Jessamine Early Learning Village?
Jessamine Early Learning Village has 785 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessamine Early Learning Village?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessamine Early Learning Village is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Jessamine Early Learning Village?
57.7% of students at Jessamine Early Learning Village are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessamine Early Learning Village?
The largest demographic group at Jessamine Early Learning Village is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessamine Early Learning Village?
Jessamine Early Learning Village has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Jessamine Early Learning Village rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessamine Early Learning Village ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville on the city page.
Is Jessamine Early Learning Village a good school?
Jessamine Early Learning Village earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Jessamine County?
Besides Jessamine Early Learning Village, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.
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