- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Radcliff, KY
Radcliff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Radcliff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210249000519
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radcliff Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Radcliff · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Radcliff Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radcliff Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Radcliff, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000519 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Radcliff Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210249000519 · Radcliff, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.9:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
Radcliff Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Radcliff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 386
Radcliff Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Radcliff Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radcliff Elementary School compares
Radcliff 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,734
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Radcliff Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Radcliff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radcliff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Radcliff
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Radcliff Elementary School
How many students attend Radcliff Elementary School?
Radcliff Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Radcliff, KY. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radcliff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radcliff Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Radcliff Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Radcliff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radcliff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Radcliff Elementary School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Radcliff, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radcliff Elementary School?
Radcliff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Radcliff Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Radcliff?
By Resource Investment Index, Radcliff Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Radcliff, 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 Radcliff on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides Radcliff Elementary School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.