- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paint Lick, KY
Paint Lick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paint Lick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210216000456
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paint Lick Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Paint Lick Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Garrard County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210216000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Paint Lick Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210216000456 · Paint Lick, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.4:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrard County High School (792 students)
Paint Lick Elementary School shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Paint Lick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garrard County
Garrard County High School
792 students
- Garrard Middle
Garrard Middle School
543 students
- Lancaster Elem
Lancaster Elementary School
462 students
- Camp Dick Robi
Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School
446 students
- This school 260
Paint Lick Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Paint Lick Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paint Lick Elementary School compares
Paint Lick Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,804
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Paint Lick Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrard County reports $13,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paint Lick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrard County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camp Dick Robinson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paint Lick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paint Lick Elementary School
How many students attend Paint Lick Elementary School?
Paint Lick Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paint Lick, KY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paint Lick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paint Lick Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Paint Lick Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Paint Lick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paint Lick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paint Lick Elementary School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Paint Lick, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paint Lick Elementary School?
Paint Lick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Garrard County?
Besides Paint Lick Elementary School, Garrard County also operates Garrard County High School (792 students), Garrard Middle School (543 students), and Lancaster Elementary School (462 students). See the Garrard County district page for the complete list.