- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, KY
Lancaster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210216000457
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lancaster, KY.
School address
District: Garrard County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210216000457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lancaster Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210216000457 · Lancaster, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 13.6:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrard County High School (792 students)
Lancaster Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garrard County
Garrard County High School
792 students
- Garrard Middle
Garrard Middle School
543 students
- This school
Lancaster Elementary School
462 students
- Camp Dick Robi
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
446 students
- Paint Lick Ele 260
Paint Lick Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Lancaster Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Elementary School compares
Lancaster 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,804
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Lancaster Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrard County reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrard County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrard Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paint Lick Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Elementary School
How many students attend Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, KY. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Lancaster Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Lancaster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Lancaster, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Elementary School?
Lancaster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lancaster Elementary School rank among public schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lancaster, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garrard County?
Besides Lancaster Elementary School, Garrard County also operates Garrard County High School (792 students), Garrard Middle School (543 students), and Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School (446 students). See the Garrard County district page for the complete list.