- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kimper, KY
Kimper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kimper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480001197
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimper Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 120
- students enrolled
Kimper Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kimper Elementary School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210480001197 · Kimper, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Kimper Elementary School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Kimper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school 120
Kimper Elementary School
120 students
What this shows Kimper Elementary School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimper Elementary School compares
Kimper 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,180
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Kimper Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kimper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kimper Elementary School
How many students attend Kimper Elementary School?
Kimper Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kimper, KY. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimper Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Kimper Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Kimper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kimper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kimper Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Kimper, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimper Elementary School?
Kimper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Kimper Elementary School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.