- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
North Calloway Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210087000173 · Murray, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.5:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County High School (824 students)
North Calloway Elementary School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.0 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Calloway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calloway Count
Calloway County High School
824 students
- Calloway Count
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- This school
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- Southwest Call
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- East Calloway 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- Calloway Count 167
Calloway County Preschool Center
167 students
What this shows North Calloway Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Calloway Elementary School compares
North Calloway 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 | 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 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
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
$13,190
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 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.
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
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.