Enrollment
398
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olmstead, KY
Olmstead Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olmstead Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210354001546
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olmstead Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 398
- students enrolled
Olmstead Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Logan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210354001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olmstead Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olmstead Elementary School
Olmstead Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Olmstead, Kentucky, enrolling 398 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 398 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 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Logan County also operates Logan County High School (918 students) and Auburn Elementary School (760 students) alongside Olmstead 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 Olmstead Elementary School compares
Olmstead 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 | 43.3% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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
22.1%
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
$12,268
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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 82.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Olmstead 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 Logan County, which includes Olmstead Elementary School.
$12,268
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 21.4%
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 Olmstead Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandlers Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olmstead Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Olmstead Elementary School
How many students attend Olmstead Elementary School?
Olmstead Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olmstead, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olmstead Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olmstead 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 Olmstead Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Olmstead Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olmstead Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olmstead Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Olmstead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olmstead Elementary School?
Olmstead Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
Is Olmstead Elementary School a good school?
Olmstead Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Logan County?
Besides Olmstead Elementary School, Logan County also operates Logan County High School (918 students), Auburn Elementary School (760 students), and Lewisburg Elementary School (500 students). See the Logan County district page for the complete list.
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