- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Knot, KY
Pine Knot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Knot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210399002451
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Knot Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 352
- students enrolled
Pine Knot Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mccreary County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210399002451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-469 students YoY
Pine Knot Elementary School shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-56.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-469 students YoY 210399002451 · Pine Knot, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 5.9:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccreary Central High School (711 students)
Pine Knot Elementary School shrank from 825 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (-56.8%). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pine Knot Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccreary Centr
Mccreary Central High School
711 students
- Mccreary Count
Mccreary County Middle School
633 students
- Whitley City E
Whitley City Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Pine Knot Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Pine Knot Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Knot Elementary School compares
Pine Knot 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 | 5.9:1 | ▼ 61% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.9:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.9:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$14,475
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Pine Knot Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccreary County reports $14,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Knot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccreary Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccreary County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Knot Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Knot Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Knot Elementary School?
Pine Knot Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Knot, KY. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), down 469.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Knot Elementary School is 5.9:1, which is 61% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 62% 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 Pine Knot Elementary School?
83.6% of students at Pine Knot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Knot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Knot Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Pine Knot, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Knot Elementary School?
Pine Knot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mccreary County?
Besides Pine Knot Elementary School, Mccreary County also operates Mccreary Central High School (711 students), Mccreary County Middle School (633 students), and Whitley City Elementary School (547 students). See the Mccreary County district page for the complete list.