- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hagerhill, KY
Porter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Porter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210306000803
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 431
- students enrolled
Porter Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306000803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Porter Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210306000803 · Hagerhill, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 14.9:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Central High School (888 students)
Porter Elementary School held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Porter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson Centra
Johnson Central High School
888 students
- Johnson County
Johnson County Middle School
449 students
- This school
Porter Elementary School
431 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
392 students
- W R Castle Mem
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
390 students
- Central Elemen 341
Central Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Porter Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter Elementary School compares
Porter 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,833
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 97.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Porter Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson County reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porter Elementary School
How many students attend Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hagerhill, KY. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Porter Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Porter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Porter Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Hagerhill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter Elementary School?
Porter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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).
What other schools are in Johnson County?
Besides Porter Elementary School, Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students), Johnson County Middle School (449 students), and Highland Elementary School (392 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.