- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grethel, KY
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John M. Stumbo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210195000415
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M. Stumbo Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
John M. Stumbo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Floyd County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210195000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
John M. Stumbo Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 210195000415 · Grethel, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.8:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students)
John M. Stumbo Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
John M. Stumbo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Betsy Layne El
Betsy Layne Elementary School
638 students
- South Floyd El
South Floyd Elementary School
596 students
- Prestonsburg E
Prestonsburg Elementary School
574 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
534 students
- Prestonsburg H
Prestonsburg High School
508 students
- This school
John M. Stumbo Elementary School
260 students
What this shows John M. Stumbo Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M. Stumbo Elementary School compares
John M. Stumbo 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 48% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$15,024
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, John M. Stumbo Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M. Stumbo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M. Stumbo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M. Stumbo Elementary School
How many students attend John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grethel, KY. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M. Stumbo Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
87.5% of students at John M. Stumbo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John M. Stumbo Elementary School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Grethel, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M. Stumbo Elementary School?
John M. Stumbo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides John M. Stumbo Elementary School, Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students), South Floyd Elementary School (596 students), and Prestonsburg Elementary School (574 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.