- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Radcliff, KY
North Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249002297
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Radcliff · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249002297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
North Park Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210249002297 · Radcliff, KY Other · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 15.5:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
North Park Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 604
North Park Elementary School
604 students
What this shows North Park Elementary School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Elementary School compares
North Park 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,734
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 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, North Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Radcliff
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Park Elementary School
How many students attend North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Radcliff, KY. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park Elementary School?
60.1% of students at North Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Park Elementary School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Radcliff, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Elementary School?
North Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Radcliff?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Radcliff, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radcliff on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides North Park Elementary School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.