- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, KY
Roundstone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roundstone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210507001253
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roundstone Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roundstone Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roundstone Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, KY.
School address
District: Rockcastle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210507001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Roundstone Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210507001253 · Mount Vernon, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.1:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockcastle County High School (796 students)
Roundstone Elementary School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Roundstone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County High School
796 students
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County Middle School
600 students
- Mt. Vernon Ele
Mt. Vernon Elementary
597 students
- Brodhead Eleme
Brodhead Elementary School
493 students
- This school 267
Roundstone Elementary School
267 students
- Rockcastle Aca 39
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
39 students
What this shows Roundstone Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roundstone Elementary School compares
Roundstone 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,041
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Roundstone Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Rockcastle County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roundstone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brodhead Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roundstone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mount Vernon
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roundstone Elementary School
How many students attend Roundstone Elementary School?
Roundstone Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, KY. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roundstone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roundstone Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Roundstone Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Roundstone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roundstone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roundstone Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roundstone Elementary School?
Roundstone 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 Roundstone Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roundstone Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockcastle County?
Besides Roundstone Elementary School, Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students), Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students), and Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students). See the Rockcastle County district page for the complete list.