- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlisle, KY
Nicholas County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210447001106
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Nicholas County Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 645
- students enrolled
Nicholas County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nicholas County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210447001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Nicholas County Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210447001106 · Carlisle, KY Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 15.7:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Nicholas County High School (435 students)
Nicholas County Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Nicholas County Elementary School compares
Nicholas County Elementary School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,359
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 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Nicholas County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nicholas County reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholas County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Carlisle
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas County Elementary School
How many students attend Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlisle, KY. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas County Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas County Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Nicholas County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas County Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Carlisle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas County Elementary School?
Nicholas County Elementary School 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 Nicholas County?
Besides Nicholas County Elementary School, Nicholas County also operates Nicholas County High School (435 students). See the Nicholas County district page for the complete list.