Enrollment
596
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, KY
North Calloway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Calloway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210087000173
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Calloway Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Calloway Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Calloway Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087000173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Calloway Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Calloway Elementary School
North Calloway Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 596 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 484 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #141.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% 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 Murray's elementary schools, it stands alongside Murray Middle School (645 students): North Calloway Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.7:1).
Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students) and Calloway County Middle School (607 students) alongside North Calloway 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 North Calloway Elementary School compares
North Calloway 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,991
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, North Calloway Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calloway County, which includes North Calloway Elementary School.
$11,991
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 45.6%
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 North Calloway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Calloway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Murray
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~596 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Calloway Elementary School
How many students attend North Calloway Elementary School?
North Calloway Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Calloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Calloway Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 North Calloway Elementary School?
64.0% of students at North Calloway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Calloway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Calloway Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Calloway Elementary School?
North Calloway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Calloway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, North Calloway Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, 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 Murray on the city page.
Is North Calloway Elementary School a good school?
North Calloway Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Calloway County?
Besides North Calloway Elementary School, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), Calloway County Middle School (607 students), and Southwest Calloway Elementary School (399 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.
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