- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Shore, KY
Mckell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210240000499
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckell Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 465
- students enrolled
Mckell Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenup County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210240000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mckell Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210240000499 · South Shore, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenup County High School (807 students)
Mckell Elementary School held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mckell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenup County
Greenup County High School
807 students
- This school
Mckell Elementary School
465 students
- Mckell Middle
Mckell Middle School
338 students
- Greysbranch El 278
Greysbranch Elementary School
278 students
- Argillite Elem 216
Argillite Elementary School
216 students
- Wurtland Eleme 203
Wurtland Elementary School
203 students
What this shows Mckell Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckell Elementary School compares
Mckell 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$14,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Mckell Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenup County reports $14,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Argillite Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckell Elementary School
How many students attend Mckell Elementary School?
Mckell Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Shore, KY. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckell Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Mckell Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Mckell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckell Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in South Shore, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckell Elementary School?
Mckell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Greenup County?
Besides Mckell Elementary School, Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students), Mckell Middle School (338 students), and Greysbranch Elementary School (278 students). See the Greenup County district page for the complete list.