- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richmond, KY
Kit Carson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kit Carson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210372000948
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kit Carson Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kit Carson Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Kit Carson Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210372000948 · Richmond, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.8:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Kit Carson Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Kit Carson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 445
Kit Carson Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Kit Carson Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kit Carson Elementary School compares
Kit Carson 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,260
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Kit Carson Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kit Carson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kit Carson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Richmond
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kit Carson Elementary School
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richmond, KY. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kit Carson Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Kit Carson Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Kit Carson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kit Carson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kit Carson Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Kit Carson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Kit Carson Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.