Enrollment
228
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Early Childhood Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Early Childhood Center
Northside Early Childhood Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Shelbyville, Kentucky, enrolling 228 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 88% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shelbyville's public schools, it stands alongside Ascension Academy (32 students): Northside Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.5:1 vs 8:1).
Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students) and Shelby County High School (1,003 students) alongside Northside Early Childhood Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Early Childhood Center compares
Northside Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Northside Early Childhood Center.
$12,646
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Northside Early Childhood Center a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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