Enrollment
957
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, KY
Longbranch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Longbranch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002245
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longbranch Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Longbranch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longbranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Union, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longbranch Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longbranch Elementary School
Longbranch Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Union, Kentucky, enrolling 957 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 957 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Union's public schools, it stands alongside New Haven Elementary School (716 students): Longbranch Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Longbranch 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 Longbranch Elementary School compares
Longbranch 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,899
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 77.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Longbranch 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 Boone County, which includes Longbranch Elementary School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Longbranch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longbranch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Union
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~957 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Longbranch Elementary School
How many students attend Longbranch Elementary School?
Longbranch Elementary School has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longbranch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longbranch Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longbranch Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Longbranch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longbranch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Longbranch Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longbranch Elementary School?
Longbranch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Longbranch Elementary School rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Longbranch Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Union, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
Is Longbranch Elementary School a good school?
Longbranch Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Boone County?
Besides Longbranch Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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