- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Northern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526001687
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Northern Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210526001687 · Georgetown, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Northern Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 29.9 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
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- This school 414
Northern Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Northern Elementary School reports 414 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,100
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Northern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Elementary School
How many students attend Northern Elementary School?
Northern Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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?
30.4% 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 84.5% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Elementary School?
Northern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Northern Elementary School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.