- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Mcbrayer Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 210510002016 · Morehead, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 18.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Mcbrayer Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mcbrayer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- Rowan County M
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- This school
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- Tilden Hogge E 207
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Mcbrayer Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcbrayer Elementary School compares
Mcbrayer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,419
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
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.
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
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~566 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.