- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Providence, KY
Providence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Providence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210582002188
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
Providence Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Webster County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210582002188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Providence Elementary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210582002188 · Providence, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 16.6:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster County High School (660 students)
Providence Elementary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Providence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster County
Webster County High School
660 students
- Sebree Element
Sebree Elementary School
408 students
- Webster County
Webster County Middle School
319 students
- This school
Providence Elementary School
299 students
- Dixon Elementa
Dixon Elementary School
285 students
- Clay Elementar 194
Clay Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Providence Elementary School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence Elementary School compares
Providence 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,992
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Providence Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster County reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebree Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence Elementary School
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Providence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Providence Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Providence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Providence Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Providence, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence Elementary School?
Providence 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).
What other schools are in Webster County?
Besides Providence Elementary School, Webster County also operates Webster County High School (660 students), Sebree Elementary School (408 students), and Webster County Middle School (319 students). See the Webster County district page for the complete list.