- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grayson, KY
Prichard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prichard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210102000199
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prichard Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prichard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prichard Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Grayson, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Prichard Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210102000199 · Grayson, KY Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 16.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
Prichard Elementary School held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Prichard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter County High School
678 students
- This school
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- East Carter Mi
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- West Carter Mi
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- Olive Hill Ele
Olive Hill Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Prichard Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prichard Elementary School compares
Prichard 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$12,650
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Prichard Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carter County reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prichard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prichard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Grayson
2 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prichard Elementary School
How many students attend Prichard Elementary School?
Prichard Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grayson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prichard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prichard Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prichard Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Prichard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prichard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prichard Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Grayson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prichard Elementary School?
Prichard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Prichard Elementary School rank among schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Prichard Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Grayson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grayson on the city page.
What other schools are in Carter County?
Besides Prichard Elementary School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), West Carter County High School (506 students), and East Carter Middle School (490 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.