- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, KY
Poage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210015000029
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poage Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Poage Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poage Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Poage Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 210015000029 · Ashland, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students)
Poage Elementary School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Poage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul G. Blazer
Paul G. Blazer High School
821 students
- Ashland Middle
Ashland Middle School
671 students
- Hager Elementa
Hager Elementary School
344 students
- This school 304
Poage Elementary School
304 students
- Crabbe Element 270
Crabbe Elementary School
270 students
- Oakview Elemen 267
Oakview Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Poage Elementary School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poage Elementary School compares
Poage 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,691
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 304 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Poage Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Independent reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Ashland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hager Elementary School
Standard public school
344 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Cannonsburg Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Crabbe Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
267 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Charles Russell Elementary School
Standard public school
202 students 9.2:1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poage Elementary School
How many students attend Poage Elementary School?
Poage Elementary School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poage Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Poage Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Poage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poage Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poage Elementary School?
Poage Elementary School 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 Poage Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Poage Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Independent?
Besides Poage Elementary School, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Ashland Middle School (671 students), and Hager Elementary School (344 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.