- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Shearer Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210120002397 · Winchester, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students)
Shearer Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shearer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark High School
1,578 students
- Rev. Henry E.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
767 students
- Robert D. Camp
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
753 students
- Strode Station 542
Strode Station Elementary School
542 students
- William G. Con 499
William G. Conkwright Elementary
499 students
- This school 413
Shearer Elementary School
413 students
What this shows Shearer Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shearer Elementary School compares
Shearer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,438
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
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.
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
District finance for Clark County reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~413 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.