- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barbourville, KY
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesse D Lay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210315000848
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse D Lay Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse D Lay Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Jesse D Lay Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210315000848 · Barbourville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
Jesse D Lay Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jesse D Lay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- This school
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Jesse D Lay Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse D Lay Elementary School compares
Jesse D Lay Elementary School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$14,730
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Jesse D Lay Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jesse D Lay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knox County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse D Lay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative education program
32 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jesse D Lay Elementary School
How many students attend Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse D Lay Elementary School is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Jesse D Lay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesse D Lay Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse D Lay Elementary School?
Jesse D Lay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jesse D Lay Elementary School rank among schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse D Lay Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Jesse D Lay Elementary School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), and Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.