Enrollment
591
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Washington, KY
Old Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Old Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075001578
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Mill Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Mount Washington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mount Washington, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Mill Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Mill Elementary School
Old Mill Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Washington, Kentucky, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 39% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 591 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.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Grove Elementary School (661 students): Old Mill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 21.3:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside Old Mill 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 Old Mill Elementary School compares
Old Mill 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,253
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Old Mill 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 Bullitt County, which includes Old Mill Elementary School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Old Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mount Washington
3 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 (~591 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Old Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Old Mill Elementary School?
Old Mill Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Mill Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Mill Elementary School?
26.3% of students at Old Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Old Mill Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Mill Elementary School?
Old Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Old Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Mill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Mount Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Old Mill Elementary School a good school?
Old Mill Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Old Mill Elementary School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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