- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nicholasville, KY
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210303000092
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210303000092 · Nicholasville, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 14.6:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rosenwald Dunbar 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
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
542 students
What this shows Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School compares
Rosenwald Dunbar 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% 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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Rosenwald Dunbar 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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosenwald Dunbar 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
Red Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 14.8:1 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
How many students attend Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School?
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School ranks #3 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 Rosenwald Dunbar 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.