- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Junction City Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210063000121 · Junction City, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 16.9:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyle County High School (869 students)
Junction City Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Junction City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyle County H
Boyle County High School
869 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
657 students
- Boyle County M
Boyle County Middle School
655 students
- This school
Junction City Elementary School
457 students
- Perryville Ele 313
Perryville Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Junction City Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction City Elementary School compares
Junction City 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Boyle County reports $13,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~457 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.