- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherdsville, KY
Shepherdsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shepherdsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075001974
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherdsville Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherdsville Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherdsville Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Shepherdsville Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 210075001974 · Shepherdsville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 16.3:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Shepherdsville Elementary held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shepherdsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 538
Shepherdsville Elementary
538 students
What this shows Shepherdsville Elementary reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherdsville Elementary compares
Shepherdsville Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,997
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Shepherdsville Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherdsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherdsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shepherdsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Roby Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative education program
34 students 5.7:1 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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherdsville Elementary
How many students attend Shepherdsville Elementary?
Shepherdsville Elementary has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherdsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherdsville Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% 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 Shepherdsville Elementary?
66.9% of students at Shepherdsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherdsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shepherdsville Elementary is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherdsville Elementary?
Shepherdsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Shepherdsville Elementary rank among schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherdsville Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Shepherdsville Elementary, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.