Enrollment
626
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crestwood, KY
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenwood Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453002007
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenwood Station Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenwood Station Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Station Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kenwood Station Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kenwood Station Elementary School
Kenwood Station Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Crestwood, Kentucky, enrolling 626 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.0% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Crestwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Locust Grove Elementary School (594 students): Kenwood Station Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 15.2:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Kenwood Station 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 Kenwood Station Elementary School compares
Kenwood Station 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 81% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,129
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 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 85.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Kenwood Station 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 Oldham County, which includes Kenwood Station Elementary School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 Kenwood Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenwood Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Crestwood
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Locust Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Centerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Camden Station Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kenwood Station Elementary School
How many students attend Kenwood Station Elementary School?
Kenwood Station Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crestwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenwood Station Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenwood Station Elementary School?
11.0% of students at Kenwood Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenwood Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenwood Station Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenwood Station Elementary School?
Kenwood Station Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Kenwood Station Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenwood Station Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crestwood on the city page.
Is Kenwood Station Elementary School a good school?
Kenwood Station Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Oldham County?
Besides Kenwood Station Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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