- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, KY
Northside Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Northside Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210532001689
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Early Childhood Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Early Childhood Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Northside Early Childhood Center held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210532001689 · Shelbyville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 28.5:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Northside Early Childhood Center held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Northside Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- This school 228
Northside Early Childhood Center
228 students
What this shows Northside Early Childhood Center reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Early Childhood Center compares
Northside Early Childhood Center 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 88% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,040
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Northside Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Northside Early Childhood Center?
Northside Early Childhood Center has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Early Childhood Center is 28.5:1, which is 88% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Early Childhood Center?
70.2% of students at Northside Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Northside Early Childhood Center is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Early Childhood Center?
Northside Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Northside Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Early Childhood Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Northside Early Childhood Center, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.