Enrollment
457
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazard, KY
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roy G. Eversole Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210267000570
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy G. Eversole Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
District: Hazard Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210267000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roy G. Eversole Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazard, Kentucky, enrolling 457 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #417, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hazard's public schools, it stands alongside West Perry Elementary School (743 students): Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Hazard Independent also operates Hazard High School (303 students) and Hazard Middle School (256 students) alongside Roy G. Eversole 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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School compares
Roy G. Eversole 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$13,989
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 89.3%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazard Independent, which includes Roy G. Eversole Elementary School.
$13,989
Per student
+6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 61.5%
Federal 24.5%
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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy G. Eversole Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hazard
3 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 (~457 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
How many students attend Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazard, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
54.8% of students at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School rank among schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy G. Eversole Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazard on the city page.
Is Roy G. Eversole Elementary School a good school?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Hazard Independent?
Besides Roy G. Eversole Elementary School, Hazard Independent also operates Hazard High School (303 students) and Hazard Middle School (256 students). See the Hazard Independent district page for the complete list.
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