- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, KY
Northern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210495001238
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northern Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210495001238 · Somerset, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 12.6:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (1,213 students)
Northern Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Northern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
1,213 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County High School
1,113 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
871 students
- Northern Middl
Northern Middle School
797 students
- Southern Eleme
Southern Elementary School
611 students
- This school 352
Northern Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Northern Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Elementary School compares
Northern 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$12,724
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Northern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Somerset
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hopkins Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Shopville Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Memorial Education Center
Standard public school
231 students
Eagle Academy
Alternative education program
38 students 38:1 students per teacher
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Elementary School
How many students attend Northern Elementary School?
Northern Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Northern Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Northern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Elementary School?
Northern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Northern Elementary School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Somerset, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski County?
Besides Northern Elementary School, Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students), Pulaski County High School (1,113 students), and Southern Middle School (871 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.