- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
London Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for London Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321000856
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
London Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
London Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210321000856 · London, KY Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 17.9:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
London Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
London Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- This school
London Elementary School
592 students
What this shows London Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How London Elementary School compares
London 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,611
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, London Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How London Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in London
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bush Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Colony Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camp Ground Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sublimity Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about London Elementary School
How many students attend London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, KY. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London Elementary School?
69.1% of students at London Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at London Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 London Elementary School rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides London Elementary School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.