Enrollment
503
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, KY
Northview Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northview Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210425002472
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425002472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Elementary
Northview Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 503 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #433, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Sterling's public schools, it stands alongside Camargo Elementary School (597 students): Northview Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students) and Mcnabb Middle School (928 students) alongside Northview Elementary.
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 Northview Elementary compares
Northview Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,489
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Northview Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Northview Elementary.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
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 Northview Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Mount Sterling
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camargo Elementary School
Standard public school
597 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
The Sterling School
Alternative education program
64 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative education program
17 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~503 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Elementary
How many students attend Northview Elementary?
Northview Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Northview Elementary?
55.0% of students at Northview Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northview Elementary is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Elementary?
Northview Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northview Elementary rank among schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
Is Northview Elementary a good school?
Northview Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Montgomery County?
Besides Northview Elementary, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), and Camargo Elementary School (597 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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