Enrollment
305
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, KY
Lebanon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210378000967
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon Elementary School
Lebanon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Glasscock Elementary School (432 students): Lebanon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside Lebanon 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 Lebanon Elementary School compares
Lebanon 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,430
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lebanon Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes Lebanon Elementary School.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 Lebanon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glasscock Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marion County Knight Academy
Standard public school
330 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Calvary Elementary School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative education program
164 students
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 (~305 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Elementary School
How many students attend Lebanon Elementary School?
Lebanon Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% 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 Lebanon Elementary School?
69.1% of students at Lebanon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Elementary School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Elementary School?
Lebanon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lebanon Elementary School rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon Elementary School a good school?
Lebanon Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Marion County?
Besides Lebanon Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and West Marion Elementary School (400 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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