Enrollment
434
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paintsville, KY
Paintsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paintsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210468001155
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paintsville Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paintsville Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paintsville Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Paintsville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210468001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paintsville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paintsville Elementary School
Paintsville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Paintsville, Kentucky, enrolling 434 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 434 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 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paintsville's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (341 students): Paintsville Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 13.1:1).
Its district, Paintsville Independent, also runs Paintsville High School (318 students).
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 Paintsville Elementary School compares
Paintsville 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 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: 0.7 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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Paintsville 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 Paintsville Independent, which includes Paintsville Elementary School.
$14,059
Per student
+6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 53.5%
Federal 16.7%
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 Paintsville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintsville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paintsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Paintsville
3 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paintsville Elementary School
How many students attend Paintsville Elementary School?
Paintsville Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paintsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paintsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paintsville Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Paintsville Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Paintsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paintsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paintsville Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paintsville Elementary School?
Paintsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Paintsville Elementary School rank among schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paintsville Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paintsville on the city page.
Is Paintsville Elementary School a good school?
Paintsville Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Paintsville Independent?
Besides Paintsville Elementary School, Paintsville Independent also operates Paintsville High School (318 students). See the Paintsville Independent district page for the complete list.
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