- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beechmont, KY
Muhlenberg South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210008101967
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg South Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 527
- students enrolled
Muhlenberg South Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Muhlenberg County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210008101967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Muhlenberg South Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210008101967 · Beechmont, KY Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 15.1:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students)
Muhlenberg South Elementary held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muhlenberg Cou
Muhlenberg County High School
1,123 students
- Muhlenberg Nor
Muhlenberg North Middle
871 students
- Greenville Ele
Greenville Elementary School
620 students
- This school
Muhlenberg South Elementary
527 students
- Muhlenberg Sou 420
Muhlenberg South Middle School
420 students
- Central City E 406
Central City Elementary
406 students
What this shows Muhlenberg South Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg South Elementary compares
Muhlenberg South Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$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 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Muhlenberg South Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muhlenberg County reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muhlenberg South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg North Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg South Elementary
How many students attend Muhlenberg South Elementary?
Muhlenberg South Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beechmont, KY. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg South Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Muhlenberg South Elementary?
64.0% of students at Muhlenberg South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg South Elementary is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Beechmont, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg South Elementary?
Muhlenberg South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Muhlenberg County?
Besides Muhlenberg South Elementary, Muhlenberg County also operates Muhlenberg County High School (1,123 students), Muhlenberg North Middle (871 students), and Greenville Elementary School (620 students). See the Muhlenberg County district page for the complete list.