Enrollment
566
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morehead, KY
Mcbrayer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcbrayer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210510002016
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcbrayer Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcbrayer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbrayer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510002016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcbrayer Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcbrayer Elementary School
Mcbrayer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Morehead, Kentucky, enrolling 566 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 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 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 566 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morehead's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rodburn Elementary School (419 students): Mcbrayer Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15:1).
Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students) and Rowan County Middle School (695 students) alongside Mcbrayer 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 Mcbrayer Elementary School compares
Mcbrayer 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,750
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Mcbrayer 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 Rowan County, which includes Mcbrayer Elementary School.
$11,750
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 16.6%
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 Mcbrayer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcbrayer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Morehead
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcbrayer Elementary School
How many students attend Mcbrayer Elementary School?
Mcbrayer Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morehead, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcbrayer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcbrayer Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcbrayer Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Mcbrayer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcbrayer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcbrayer Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcbrayer Elementary School?
Mcbrayer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mcbrayer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcbrayer Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Morehead, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Morehead on the city page.
Is Mcbrayer Elementary School a good school?
Mcbrayer Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Rowan County?
Besides Mcbrayer Elementary School, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Rodburn Elementary School (419 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.
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