- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morehead, KY
Rodburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rodburn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210510000787
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodburn Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodburn Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rodburn Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210510000787 · Morehead, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 15:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Rodburn Elementary School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rodburn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- Rowan County M
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- Mcbrayer Eleme
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- This school
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- Tilden Hogge E 207
Tilden Hogge Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Rodburn Elementary School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodburn Elementary School compares
Rodburn 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,419
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Rodburn Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tilden Hogge Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Morehead
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodburn Elementary School
How many students attend Rodburn Elementary School?
Rodburn Elementary School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodburn Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Rodburn Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Rodburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rodburn Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodburn Elementary School?
Rodburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rodburn Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodburn Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Morehead, 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 Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Rodburn Elementary School, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.