- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lemons Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526002349
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemons Mill Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemons Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemons Mill Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526002349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lemons Mill Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210526002349 · Georgetown, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 14.6:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Lemons Mill Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lemons Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- This school 540
Lemons Mill Elementary School
540 students
What this shows Lemons Mill Elementary School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemons Mill Elementary School compares
Lemons Mill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$12,100
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Lemons Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemons Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemons Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemons Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Lemons Mill Elementary School?
Lemons Mill Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemons Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemons Mill Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Lemons Mill Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Lemons Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemons Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lemons Mill Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemons Mill Elementary School?
Lemons Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Lemons Mill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemons Mill Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Lemons Mill Elementary School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.