- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandgap, KY
Sand Gap Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Gap Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210294000619
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Gap Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
Sand Gap Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210294000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Sand Gap Elementary School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 210294000619 · Sandgap, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 14.3:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (536 students)
Sand Gap Elementary School grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sand Gap Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
536 students
- Tyner Elementa
Tyner Elementary School
393 students
- Mckee Elementa
Mckee Elementary School
391 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County Middle School
369 students
- This school
Sand Gap Elementary School
286 students
- Barnabus Home 10
Barnabus Home High School
10 students
What this shows Sand Gap Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Gap Elementary School compares
Sand Gap Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,986
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Sand Gap Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Gap Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyner Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnabus Home High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Gap Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Gap Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Gap Elementary School?
Sand Gap Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandgap, KY. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Gap Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Gap Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Sand Gap Elementary School?
70.2% of students at Sand Gap Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Gap Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Gap Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Sandgap, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Gap Elementary School?
Sand Gap Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Sand Gap Elementary School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students), Tyner Elementary School (393 students), and Mckee Elementary School (391 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.