- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewood, KY
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R C Hinsdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309000812
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R C Hinsdale Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
R C Hinsdale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R C Hinsdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
R C Hinsdale Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 210309000812 · Edgewood, KY Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 17.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
R C Hinsdale Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
R C Hinsdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 555
R C Hinsdale Elementary School
555 students
What this shows R C Hinsdale Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How R C Hinsdale Elementary School compares
R C Hinsdale 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,155
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, R C Hinsdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R C Hinsdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R C Hinsdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Edgewood
1 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about R C Hinsdale Elementary School
How many students attend R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
R C Hinsdale Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewood, KY. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R C Hinsdale Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
21.7% of students at R C Hinsdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R C Hinsdale Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Edgewood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R C Hinsdale Elementary School?
R C Hinsdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 R C Hinsdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, R C Hinsdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides R C Hinsdale Elementary School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.