Enrollment
479
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salyersville Grade School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salyersville Grade School
Salyersville Grade School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salyersville, Kentucky, enrolling 479 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #304, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salyersville's public schools, it stands alongside North Magoffin Elementary (417 students): Salyersville Grade School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students) and North Magoffin Elementary (417 students) alongside Salyersville Grade 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 Salyersville Grade School compares
Salyersville Grade 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,298
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magoffin County, which includes Salyersville Grade School.
$12,298
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 64.8%
Federal 23.9%
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 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
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~479 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Salyersville Grade School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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