Enrollment
360
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olive Hill, KY
Olive Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olive Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210102000198
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Hill Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Olive Hill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Hill Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102000198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive Hill Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive Hill Elementary School
Olive Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olive Hill, Kentucky, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Olive Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Tygart Creek Elementary School (318 students): Olive Hill Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students) and Prichard Elementary School (612 students) alongside Olive 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 Olive Hill Elementary School compares
Olive 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,978
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Olive 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 Carter County, which includes Olive Hill Elementary School.
$11,978
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 Olive Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Olive Hill
2 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 (~360 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olive Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Olive Hill Elementary School?
Olive Hill Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Hill Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Hill Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Olive Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olive Hill Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Hill Elementary School?
Olive Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Olive Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Olive Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olive Hill on the city page.
Is Olive Hill Elementary School a good school?
Olive Hill Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less 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 Carter County?
Besides Olive Hill Elementary School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.
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