- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, KY
Painted Stone Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Painted Stone Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210532001964
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Painted Stone Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Painted Stone Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Stone Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Painted Stone Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 210532001964 · Shelbyville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Painted Stone Elementary held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Painted Stone Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- This school 458
Painted Stone Elementary
458 students
What this shows Painted Stone Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Painted Stone Elementary compares
Painted Stone Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,040
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Painted Stone Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Painted Stone Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Painted Stone Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Standard public school
803 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Clear Creek Elementary
Standard public school
425 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Painted Stone Elementary
How many students attend Painted Stone Elementary?
Painted Stone Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Painted Stone Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Painted Stone Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Painted Stone Elementary?
52.2% of students at Painted Stone Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Painted Stone Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Painted Stone Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Painted Stone Elementary?
Painted Stone Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Painted Stone Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Painted Stone Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Painted Stone Elementary, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.