Enrollment
512
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Louisa, KY
Louisa East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Louisa East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210324002079
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisa East Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Louisa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisa East Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa East Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210324002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisa East Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisa East Elementary School
Louisa East Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Louisa, Kentucky, enrolling 512 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students) and Louisa Middle School (384 students) alongside Louisa East 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 Louisa East Elementary School compares
Louisa East 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,381
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Louisa East 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 Lawrence County, which includes Louisa East Elementary School.
$13,381
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 62.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 Louisa East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisa West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisa East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~512 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Louisa East Elementary School
How many students attend Louisa East Elementary School?
Louisa East Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Louisa, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa East Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louisa East Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Louisa East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisa East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Louisa East Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Louisa, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisa East Elementary School?
Louisa East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Louisa East Elementary School rank among public schools in Louisa?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa East Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Louisa on the city page.
Is Louisa East Elementary School a good school?
Louisa East Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lawrence County?
Besides Louisa East Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students), Louisa Middle School (384 students), and Louisa West Elementary School (295 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.
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