Enrollment
486
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madisonville, KY
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesse Stuart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210286000673
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse Stuart Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse Stuart Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Stuart Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse Stuart Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Jesse Stuart Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 52% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madisonville's public schools, it stands alongside West Broadway Elementary School (486 students): Jesse Stuart Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 21.1:1).
Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students) and Hopkins County Central High School (861 students) alongside Jesse Stuart 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 Jesse Stuart Elementary School compares
Jesse Stuart 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,219
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 61.1%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Jesse Stuart Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Jesse Stuart Elementary School.
$12,219
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 Jesse Stuart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse Stuart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Madisonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Broadway Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative education program
75 students 25:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jesse Stuart Elementary School
How many students attend Jesse Stuart Elementary School?
Jesse Stuart Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madisonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse Stuart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse Stuart Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesse Stuart Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Jesse Stuart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse Stuart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesse Stuart Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse Stuart Elementary School?
Jesse Stuart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jesse Stuart Elementary School rank among schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse Stuart Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madisonville on the city page.
Is Jesse Stuart Elementary School a good school?
Jesse Stuart Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Hopkins County?
Besides Jesse Stuart Elementary School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.
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