- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nicholasville, KY
Red Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210303002388
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303002388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Red Oak Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210303002388 · Nicholasville, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
Red Oak Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- This school
Red Oak Elementary School
519 students
What this shows Red Oak Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Elementary School compares
Red Oak 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,940
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 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 72.4%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Red Oak Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Nicholasville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Nicholasville Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Red Oak Elementary School?
Red Oak Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Red Oak Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Red Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Elementary School?
Red Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Red Oak Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides Red Oak Elementary School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.