- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerset, KY
Oak Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210495000779
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Oak Hill Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210495000779 · Somerset, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.2:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (1,213 students)
Oak Hill Elementary School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oak Hill 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
Oak Hill Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Oak Hill Elementary School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Hill Elementary School compares
Oak Hill 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Hill 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 elementary schools in Somerset
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Hill Elementary School?
52.3% of students at Oak Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Hill Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oak Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski County?
Besides Oak Hill 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.