Enrollment
592
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How London Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at London Elementary School
London Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger 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 592 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 592 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside Bush Elementary School (511 students): London Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside London 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 London Elementary School compares
London 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 | 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 (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
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
$11,261
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes London Elementary School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~592 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is London Elementary School a good school?
London Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 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.
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