- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, KY
Jones Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jones Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210105001981
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Park Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Park Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Casey County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210105001981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Jones Park Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210105001981 · Liberty, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13.6:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Casey County High School (630 students)
Jones Park Elementary held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jones Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Casey County H
Casey County High School
630 students
- Casey County M
Casey County Middle School
497 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary School
371 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
369 students
- This school
Jones Park Elementary
312 students
What this shows Jones Park Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Park Elementary compares
Jones Park Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, Jones Park Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casey County reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Liberty
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Park Elementary
How many students attend Jones Park Elementary?
Jones Park Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, KY. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Park Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Jones Park Elementary?
66.4% of students at Jones Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jones Park Elementary is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Park Elementary?
Jones Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Jones Park Elementary rank among schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Park Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Casey County?
Besides Jones Park Elementary, Casey County also operates Casey County High School (630 students), Casey County Middle School (497 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary School (371 students). See the Casey County district page for the complete list.