- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Longbranch Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 933 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 210051002245 · Union, KY Other · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 18.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Longbranch Elementary School grew from 867 students in 2022-23 to 933 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Longbranch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school
Longbranch Elementary School
957 students
What this shows Longbranch Elementary School reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longbranch Elementary School compares
Longbranch Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,925
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 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.
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
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~957 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), up 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.