- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Paintsville Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210468001155 · Paintsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 15:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Paintsville High School (318 students)
Paintsville Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Paintsville Elementary School compares
Paintsville Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Paintsville Independent reports $15,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Paintsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~434 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.