- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherdsville, KY
Roby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075000156
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roby Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Roby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roby Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Roby Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210075000156 · Shepherdsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 16.7:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Roby Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Roby Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 434
Roby Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Roby Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roby Elementary School compares
Roby 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,997
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Roby Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shepherdsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Shepherdsville Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative education program
34 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roby Elementary School
How many students attend Roby Elementary School?
Roby Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roby Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 10% 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 Roby Elementary School?
58.1% of students at Roby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roby Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roby Elementary School?
Roby 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 Roby Elementary School rank among schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Roby Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Roby Elementary School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.