Enrollment
551
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Hill Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Hill Elementary School
Oak Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Somerset, Kentucky, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #245.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Somerset's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southern Elementary School (611 students): Oak Hill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 13:1).
Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students) and Pulaski County High School (1,113 students) alongside Oak Hill Elementary School.
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 Oak Hill Elementary School compares
Oak Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,722
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pulaski County, which includes Oak Hill Elementary School.
$11,722
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 56.3%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~551 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Hill Elementary School a good school?
Oak Hill Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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