Enrollment
464
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mount Sterling Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mount Sterling Elementary School
Mount Sterling Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 464 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 517 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 464 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Sterling's public schools, it stands alongside Camargo Elementary School (597 students): Mount Sterling Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students) and Mcnabb Middle School (928 students) alongside Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling Elementary School compares
Mount Sterling 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,489
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Mount Sterling Elementary School.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
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 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
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~464 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mount Sterling Elementary School a good school?
Mount Sterling Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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