Enrollment
356
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, KY
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary G. Hogsett Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210144002477
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary G. Hogsett Primary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Danville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210144002477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary G. Hogsett Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.8% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Woodlawn Elementary School (657 students): Mary G. Hogsett Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students) and Danville High School (492 students) alongside Mary G. Hogsett Primary 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 Mary G. Hogsett Primary School compares
Mary G. Hogsett Primary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,610
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Mary G. Hogsett Primary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Independent, which includes Mary G. Hogsett Primary School.
$14,610
Per student
+11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 19.5%
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 Mary G. Hogsett Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Bate Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anchor Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary G. Hogsett Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools in Danville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Special-education school
72 students
Anchor Academy
Alternative education program
34 students 17:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Academy
Alternative education program
27 students 9:1 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 (~356 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
How many students attend Mary G. Hogsett Primary School?
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School?
76.8% of students at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary G. Hogsett Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary G. Hogsett Primary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Danville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary G. Hogsett Primary School?
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Mary G. Hogsett Primary School rank among schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary G. Hogsett Primary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Danville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Danville on the city page.
Is Mary G. Hogsett Primary School a good school?
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Danville Independent?
Besides Mary G. Hogsett Primary School, Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students), Danville High School (492 students), and John W. Bate Middle School (358 students). See the Danville Independent district page for the complete list.
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