- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crestwood, KY
Locust Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453002196
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Locust Grove Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210453002196 · Crestwood, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 15.2:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Locust Grove Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- This school 594
Locust Grove Elementary School
594 students
What this shows Locust Grove Elementary School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Elementary School compares
Locust Grove 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,019
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Locust Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Crestwood
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Crestwood Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Centerfield Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 13:1 students per teacher
Camden Station Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 11.6:1 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 (~594 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove Elementary School has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crestwood, KY. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Grove Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Locust Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Crestwood, 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 Crestwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Locust Grove Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.