- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salyersville, KY
Salyersville Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Salyersville Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210375000958
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salyersville Grade School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Salyersville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salyersville Grade School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salyersville Grade School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY.
School address
District: Magoffin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210375000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Salyersville Grade School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210375000958 · Salyersville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.5:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Magoffin County High School (538 students)
Salyersville Grade School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Salyersville Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magoffin Count
Magoffin County High School
538 students
- This school
Salyersville Grade School
479 students
- North Magoffin
North Magoffin Elementary
417 students
- Herald Whitake
Herald Whitaker Middle School
260 students
- South Magoffin 208
South Magoffin Elementary
208 students
What this shows Salyersville Grade School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salyersville Grade School compares
Salyersville Grade 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$13,597
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 479 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 95.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Salyersville Grade School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magoffin County reports $13,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salyersville Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magoffin County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Magoffin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herald Whitaker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Magoffin Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salyersville Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Salyersville
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salyersville Grade School
How many students attend Salyersville Grade School?
Salyersville Grade School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salyersville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salyersville Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salyersville Grade School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Salyersville Grade School?
75.8% of students at Salyersville Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salyersville Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Salyersville Grade School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Salyersville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salyersville Grade School?
Salyersville Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Salyersville Grade School rank among schools in Salyersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Salyersville Grade School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salyersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Magoffin County?
Besides Salyersville Grade School, Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students), North Magoffin Elementary (417 students), and Herald Whitaker Middle School (260 students). See the Magoffin County district page for the complete list.