- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckner, KY
Oldham County Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Oldham County Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210453000736
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oldham County Preschool earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Buckner · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oldham County Preschool has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham County Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Oldham County Preschool grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210453000736 · Buckner, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 17.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Oldham County Preschool grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oldham County Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- This school 178
Oldham County Preschool
178 students
What this shows Oldham County Preschool reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oldham County Preschool compares
Oldham County Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,019
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
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.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Oldham County Preschool is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oldham County Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oldham County Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Buckner
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oldham County Preschool
How many students attend Oldham County Preschool?
Oldham County Preschool has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckner, KY. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oldham County Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Oldham County Preschool is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oldham County Preschool?
42.2% of students at Oldham County Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oldham County Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Oldham County Preschool is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Buckner, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oldham County Preschool?
Oldham County Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Oldham County Preschool rank among public schools in Buckner?
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham County Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Oldham County Preschool, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.