Enrollment
393
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sebastian Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sebastian Elementary School
Sebastian Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Kentucky, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #296, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Breathitt County High School (669 students): Sebastian Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 14.2:1).
Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students) and Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students) alongside Sebastian Elementary 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 Sebastian Elementary School compares
Sebastian Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breathitt County, which includes Sebastian Elementary School.
$14,367
Per student
+9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.2%
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 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sebastian Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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