Enrollment
457
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction City, KY
Junction City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Junction City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210063000121
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction City Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
Junction City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boyle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210063000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Junction City Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Junction City Elementary School
Junction City Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Junction City, Kentucky, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Boyle County also operates Boyle County High School (869 students) and Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students) alongside Junction City 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 Junction City Elementary School compares
Junction City 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,452
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Junction City 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 Boyle County, which includes Junction City Elementary School.
$12,452
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 57.8%
Federal 13.3%
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 Junction City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyle County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryville Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Junction City Elementary School
How many students attend Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction City, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction City Elementary School?
60.2% of students at Junction City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Junction City Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Junction City, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City Elementary School?
Junction City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
Is Junction City Elementary School a good school?
Junction City Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Boyle County?
Besides Junction City Elementary School, Boyle County also operates Boyle County High School (869 students), Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students), and Boyle County Middle School (655 students). See the Boyle County district page for the complete list.
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