- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salyersville, KY
North Magoffin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Magoffin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210375002238
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Magoffin Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Salyersville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Magoffin Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Magoffin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY.
School address
District: Magoffin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210375002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
North Magoffin Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210375002238 · Salyersville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 14.9:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Magoffin County High School (538 students)
North Magoffin Elementary held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Magoffin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magoffin Count
Magoffin County High School
538 students
- Salyersville G
Salyersville Grade School
479 students
- This school
North Magoffin Elementary
417 students
- Herald Whitake
Herald Whitaker Middle School
260 students
- South Magoffin 208
South Magoffin Elementary
208 students
What this shows North Magoffin Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Magoffin Elementary compares
North Magoffin Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$13,597
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, North Magoffin Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magoffin County reports $13,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Magoffin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magoffin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salyersville Grade School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herald Whitaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Magoffin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Magoffin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Salyersville
2 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Magoffin Elementary
How many students attend North Magoffin Elementary?
North Magoffin Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salyersville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Magoffin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Magoffin Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Magoffin Elementary?
71.4% of students at North Magoffin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Magoffin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Magoffin Elementary is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Salyersville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Magoffin Elementary?
North Magoffin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Magoffin Elementary rank among schools in Salyersville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Magoffin Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salyersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Magoffin County?
Besides North Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students), Salyersville Grade School (479 students), and Herald Whitaker Middle School (260 students). See the Magoffin County district page for the complete list.