- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, KY
Sebastian Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sebastian Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210069000132
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sebastian Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sebastian Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY.
School address
District: Breathitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210069000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Sebastian Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 210069000132 · Jackson, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Breathitt County High School (669 students)
Sebastian Elementary School shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sebastian Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breathitt Coun
Breathitt County High School
669 students
- This school
Sebastian Elementary School
393 students
- Marie Roberts- 231
Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School
231 students
- Highland-Turne 184
Highland-Turner Elementary School
184 students
- Breathitt Regi 36
Breathitt Regional School
36 students
- Breathitt Coun 18
Breathitt County Day Treatment
18 students
What this shows Sebastian Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sebastian Elementary School compares
Sebastian Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.2%
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
$15,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Sebastian Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Breathitt County reports $15,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sebastian Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland-Turner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Breathitt Regional School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breathitt County Day Treatment | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sebastian Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Breathitt County High School
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Jackson City School
Standard public school
371 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative education program
36 students 18:1 students per teacher
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
18 students 9:1 students per teacher
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sebastian Elementary School
How many students attend Sebastian Elementary School?
Sebastian Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebastian Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Sebastian Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Sebastian Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sebastian Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sebastian Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sebastian Elementary School?
Sebastian Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Sebastian Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Sebastian Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Breathitt County?
Besides Sebastian Elementary School, Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students), Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students), and Highland-Turner Elementary School (184 students). See the Breathitt County district page for the complete list.