Enrollment
413
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, KY
Shearer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shearer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210120002397
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shearer Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shearer Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shearer Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, KY.
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210120002397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shearer Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shearer Elementary School
Shearer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winchester, Kentucky, enrolling 413 students.
At 14.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students): Shearer Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students) and Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students) alongside Shearer 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 Shearer Elementary School compares
Shearer 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,522
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Shearer Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County, which includes Shearer Elementary School.
$13,522
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 44.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Shearer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strode Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William G. Conkwright Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shearer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
Standard public school
767 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Strode Station Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
William G. Conkwright Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~413 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shearer Elementary School
How many students attend Shearer Elementary School?
Shearer Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shearer Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Shearer Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Shearer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shearer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shearer Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shearer Elementary School?
Shearer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shearer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Shearer Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winchester on the city page.
Is Shearer Elementary School a good school?
Shearer Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Clark County?
Besides Shearer Elementary School, Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students), and Robert D. Campbell Jr. High (753 students). See the Clark County district page for the complete list.
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