Enrollment
648
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edmonton, KY
Metcalfe County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Metcalfe County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210414002383
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalfe County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edmonton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Metcalfe County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, KY.
School address
District: Metcalfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210414002383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metcalfe County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metcalfe County Elementary School
Metcalfe County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edmonton, Kentucky, enrolling 648 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 326 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County High School (454 students) and Metcalfe County Middle School (310 students) alongside Metcalfe County 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 Metcalfe County Elementary School compares
Metcalfe County 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$12,702
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Metcalfe County 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 Metcalfe County, which includes Metcalfe County Elementary School.
$12,702
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Metcalfe County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metcalfe County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalfe County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~648 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Metcalfe County Elementary School
How many students attend Metcalfe County Elementary School?
Metcalfe County Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edmonton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Metcalfe County Elementary School?
73.3% of students at Metcalfe County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalfe County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Metcalfe County Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Edmonton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalfe County Elementary School?
Metcalfe County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Metcalfe County Elementary School rank among public schools in Edmonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton on the city page.
Is Metcalfe County Elementary School a good school?
Metcalfe County Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Metcalfe County?
Besides Metcalfe County Elementary School, Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County High School (454 students) and Metcalfe County Middle School (310 students). See the Metcalfe County district page for the complete list.
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