- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nicholasville, KY
Nicholasville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nicholasville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210303000798
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholasville Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholasville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholasville Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Nicholasville Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 210303000798 · Nicholasville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.9:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
Nicholasville Elementary School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Nicholasville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- This school 465
Nicholasville Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Nicholasville Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholasville Elementary School compares
Nicholasville 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,940
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Nicholasville Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholasville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholasville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Nicholasville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Red Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholasville Elementary School
How many students attend Nicholasville Elementary School?
Nicholasville Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholasville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholasville Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Nicholasville Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Nicholasville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholasville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nicholasville Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholasville Elementary School?
Nicholasville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Nicholasville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholasville Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides Nicholasville Elementary School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.