Enrollment
267
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roundstone Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roundstone Elementary School
Roundstone Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students): Roundstone Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students) and Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students) alongside Roundstone Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roundstone Elementary School compares
Roundstone Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockcastle County, which includes Roundstone Elementary School.
$12,118
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 64.2%
Federal 21.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roundstone Elementary School a good school?
Roundstone Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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