Enrollment
530
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, KY
John W. Reiley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John W. Reiley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210090001320
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W. Reiley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John W. Reiley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Reiley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W. Reiley Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W. Reiley Elementary School
John W. Reiley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alexandria, Kentucky, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.0% free-meal eligibility runs 43% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 530 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 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Alexandria's public schools, it stands alongside Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students): John W. Reiley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.9:1).
Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students) and Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students) alongside John W. Reiley 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 John W. Reiley Elementary School compares
John W. Reiley 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,674
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 91.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, John W. Reiley Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County, which includes John W. Reiley Elementary School.
$12,674
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 John W. Reiley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donald E. Cline Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W. Reiley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
3 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 (~530 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John W. Reiley Elementary School
How many students attend John W. Reiley Elementary School?
John W. Reiley Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Reiley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Reiley Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W. Reiley Elementary School?
34.0% of students at John W. Reiley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W. Reiley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John W. Reiley Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Alexandria, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W. Reiley Elementary School?
John W. Reiley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 John W. Reiley Elementary School rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Reiley Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is John W. Reiley Elementary School a good school?
John W. Reiley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Campbell County?
Besides John W. Reiley Elementary School, Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students), Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), and Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.
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