Enrollment
716
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, KY
New Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051000088
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Haven Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
New Haven Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Haven Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Haven Elementary School
New Haven Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Union, Kentucky, enrolling 716 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Union's public schools, it stands alongside Longbranch Elementary School (957 students): New Haven Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside New Haven 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 New Haven Elementary School compares
New Haven 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,899
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 86.6%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, New Haven 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 Boone County, which includes New Haven Elementary School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 New Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Union
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~716 students)
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Frequently asked questions about New Haven Elementary School
How many students attend New Haven Elementary School?
New Haven Elementary School has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 10% 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 New Haven Elementary School?
20.3% of students at New Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Haven Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Haven Elementary School?
New Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 New Haven Elementary School rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Union, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
Is New Haven Elementary School a good school?
New Haven Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Boone County?
Besides New Haven Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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