Enrollment
178
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oldham County Preschool compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oldham County Preschool
Oldham County Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buckner, Kentucky, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Among Buckner's public schools, it stands alongside Buckner Alternative High School (50 students): Oldham County Preschool is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 7.1:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Oldham County Preschool.
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 Oldham County Preschool compares
Oldham County Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,129
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Oldham County Preschool.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~178 students)
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Buckner on the city page.
Is Oldham County Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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