- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morehead, KY
Rowan County Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Rowan County Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210510002033
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowan County Preschool Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowan County Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Preschool Center ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510002033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Rowan County Preschool Center shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210510002033 · Morehead, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 24.6:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Rowan County Preschool Center shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rowan County Preschool Center 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
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- This school 172
Rowan County Preschool Center
172 students
What this shows Rowan County Preschool Center reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowan County Preschool Center compares
Rowan County Preschool Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 62% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Rowan County Preschool Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowan County Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowan County Preschool Center'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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Morehead
1 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowan County Preschool Center
How many students attend Rowan County Preschool Center?
Rowan County Preschool Center has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan County Preschool Center is 24.6:1, which is 62% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowan County Preschool Center?
57.5% of students at Rowan County Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowan County Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Rowan County Preschool Center is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowan County Preschool Center?
Rowan County Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rowan County Preschool Center rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan County Preschool Center ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Rowan County Preschool Center, 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.