- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Laurel Elementary School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210339000908 · Vanceburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 10:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County High School (568 students)
Laurel Elementary School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Laurel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County H
Lewis County High School
568 students
- Lewis County C
Lewis County Central Elementary School
466 students
- Garrison Eleme
Garrison Elementary School
292 students
- Lewis County M
Lewis County Middle School
290 students
- Tollesboro Ele
Tollesboro Elementary School
256 students
- This school 70
Laurel Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Laurel Elementary School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Elementary School compares
Laurel Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,940
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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for Lewis County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~70 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.