- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton, KY
Jonathan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210381000975
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Benton, KY.
School address
District: Marshall County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210381000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jonathan Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210381000975 · Benton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall County High School (1,201 students)
Jonathan Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jonathan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall Count
Marshall County High School
1,201 students
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
528 students
- North Marshall
North Marshall Middle School
487 students
- Central Elemen 480
Central Elementary School
480 students
- South Marshall 432
South Marshall Middle
432 students
- This school 241
Jonathan Elementary School
241 students
What this shows Jonathan Elementary School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Elementary School compares
Jonathan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,559
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Jonathan Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $14,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonathan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marshall Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Benton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benton Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sharpe Elementary School
Standard public school
276 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
South Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 11:1 students per teacher
Mc Academy
Alternative education program
100 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Purchase Youth Village
Alternative education program
22 students 11:1 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Elementary School
How many students attend Jonathan Elementary School?
Jonathan Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Jonathan Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Jonathan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Benton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Elementary School?
Jonathan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Jonathan Elementary School rank among schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Benton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Jonathan Elementary School, Marshall County also operates Marshall County High School (1,201 students), Benton Elementary School (528 students), and North Marshall Middle School (487 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.