Enrollment
70
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vanceburg, KY
Laurel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210339000908
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Vanceburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel Elementary School
Laurel Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Vanceburg, Kentucky, enrolling 70 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Laurel Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Kentucky schools and 34% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 79.8% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 70 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 58 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Vanceburg's public schools, it stands alongside Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students): Laurel Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 15:1).
Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students) and Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students) alongside Laurel 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 Laurel Elementary School compares
Laurel 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$12,728
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 98.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Laurel 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 Lewis County, which includes Laurel Elementary School.
$12,728
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 66.6%
Federal 19.1%
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 Laurel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Vanceburg
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 (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel Elementary School
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has 70 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Elementary School is 10:1, which is 34% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% 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 Laurel Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Laurel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Elementary School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Elementary School?
Laurel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Laurel Elementary School rank among public schools in Vanceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, 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 Vanceburg on the city page.
Is Laurel Elementary School a good school?
Laurel Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Lewis County?
Besides Laurel Elementary School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students), Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students), and Garrison Elementary School (292 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.
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