Enrollment
230
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, KY
Scott County Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Scott County Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210526002204
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott County Preschool earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott County Preschool has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County Preschool ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526002204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott County Preschool compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott County Preschool
Scott County Preschool is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 230 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #144, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
Among Georgetown's public schools, it stands alongside Phoenix Horizon Community (83 students): Scott County Preschool is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 7.5:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Scott County Preschool.
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 Scott County Preschool compares
Scott County Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,428
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
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.
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 68.3%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Scott County Preschool is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Scott County Preschool.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Scott County Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott County Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
1 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 (~230 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scott County Preschool
How many students attend Scott County Preschool?
Scott County Preschool has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott County Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott County Preschool is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott County Preschool?
55.9% of students at Scott County Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott County Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Scott County Preschool is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott County Preschool?
Scott County Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Scott County Preschool rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott County Preschool ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Scott County Preschool a good school?
Scott County Preschool earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Scott County?
Besides Scott County Preschool, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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