Enrollment
616
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, KY
Johns Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Johns Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480001195
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johns Creek Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Johns Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johns Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johns Creek Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johns Creek Elementary School
Johns Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pikeville, Kentucky, enrolling 616 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 616 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 616 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pikeville's public schools, it stands alongside Valley Elementary School (844 students): Johns Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.9:1).
Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students) and Mullins Elementary School (779 students) alongside Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek Elementary School compares
Johns Creek 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Johns Creek 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 Pike County, which includes Johns Creek Elementary School.
$13,492
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 59.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 Johns Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike County Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johns Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Pikeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
844 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mullins Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Pikeville Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Millard School
Standard public school
601 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pikeville High School
Standard public school
518 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Academy
Alternative education program
50 students 10:1 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 (~616 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Johns Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Johns Creek Elementary School?
Johns Creek Elementary School has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pikeville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johns Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johns Creek Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Johns Creek Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Johns Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johns Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Johns Creek Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johns Creek Elementary School?
Johns Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Johns Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johns Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
Is Johns Creek Elementary School a good school?
Johns Creek Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less 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 Pike County?
Besides Johns Creek Elementary School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Millard School (601 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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