- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leatherwood, KY
Leatherwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leatherwood 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 210477001170
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leatherwood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 102
- students enrolled
Leatherwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210477001170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
102 on latest CCD 210477001170 · Leatherwood, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 10.2:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
Leatherwood Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Leatherwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- This school 102
Leatherwood Elementary School
102 students
What this shows Leatherwood Elementary School reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leatherwood Elementary School compares
Leatherwood Elementary School vs Kentucky and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
58.8%
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
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leatherwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leatherwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leatherwood Elementary School
How many students attend Leatherwood Elementary School?
Leatherwood Elementary School has 102 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leatherwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leatherwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leatherwood Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 35% 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 Leatherwood Elementary School?
84.3% of students at Leatherwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leatherwood Elementary School?
Leatherwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Leatherwood Elementary School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.