- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, KY
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Sterling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210425001060
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Sterling Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Sterling Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Sterling Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Mount Sterling Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 210425001060 · Mount Sterling, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County High School (1,345 students)
Mount Sterling Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mount Sterling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County High School
1,345 students
- Mcnabb Middle
Mcnabb Middle School
928 students
- Camargo Elemen
Camargo Elementary School
597 students
- Mapleton Eleme 524
Mapleton Elementary School
524 students
- Northview Elem 503
Northview Elementary
503 students
- This school 464
Mount Sterling Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Mount Sterling Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Sterling Elementary School compares
Mount Sterling Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,347
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Mount Sterling Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Sterling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Sterling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mount Sterling
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camargo Elementary School
Standard public school
597 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northview Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
The Sterling School
Alternative education program
64 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative education program
17 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Sterling Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Sterling Elementary School?
Mount Sterling Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Sterling, KY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Sterling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Sterling Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Sterling Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Mount Sterling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Sterling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Sterling Elementary School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Sterling Elementary School?
Mount Sterling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mount Sterling Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Sterling Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Mount Sterling Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), and Camargo Elementary School (597 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.