- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrodsburg, KY
Mercer County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mercer County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210411001042
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer County Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Harrodsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, KY.
School address
District: Mercer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210411001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mercer County Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210411001042 · Harrodsburg, KY Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 14.9:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer County Senior High School (748 students)
Mercer County Elementary School held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mercer County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer County
Mercer County Senior High School
748 students
- This school
Mercer County Elementary School
713 students
- Kenneth D. Kin
Kenneth D. King Middle School
581 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Intermediate School
570 students
- Mercer Central 51
Mercer Central
51 students
- Mercer County 11
Mercer County Day Treatment
11 students
What this shows Mercer County Elementary School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer County Elementary School compares
Mercer County 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,648
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Mercer County Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenneth D. King Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Central | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Day Treatment | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Harrodsburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Elementary School
How many students attend Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrodsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Mercer County Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Mercer County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mercer County Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Harrodsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer County Elementary School?
Mercer County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mercer County Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrodsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, 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 Harrodsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County?
Besides Mercer County Elementary School, Mercer County also operates Mercer County Senior High School (748 students), Kenneth D. King Middle School (581 students), and Mercer County Intermediate School (570 students). See the Mercer County district page for the complete list.