Enrollment
462
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lancaster Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lancaster Elementary School
Lancaster Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lancaster, Kentucky, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lancaster's public schools, it stands alongside Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School (446 students): Lancaster Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Garrard County also operates Garrard County High School (792 students) and Garrard Middle School (543 students) alongside Lancaster 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 Lancaster Elementary School compares
Lancaster 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,215
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garrard County, which includes Lancaster Elementary School.
$12,215
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 54.2%
Federal 21.5%
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 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
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~462 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lancaster on the city page.
Is Lancaster Elementary School a good school?
Lancaster Elementary School earns 46/100 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 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.
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