- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, KY
Shirley Mann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shirley Mann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002022
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirley Mann Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirley Mann Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Union, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Shirley Mann Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 210051002022 · Union, KY Other · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Shirley Mann Elementary School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shirley Mann Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 710
Shirley Mann Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Shirley Mann Elementary School reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirley Mann Elementary School compares
Shirley Mann 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 | 16.9% | ▼ 71% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,925
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 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Asian 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Shirley Mann Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirley Mann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirley Mann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Union
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirley Mann Elementary School
How many students attend Shirley Mann Elementary School?
Shirley Mann Elementary School has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, KY. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirley Mann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirley Mann 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 Shirley Mann Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Shirley Mann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirley Mann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shirley Mann Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirley Mann Elementary School?
Shirley Mann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Shirley Mann Elementary School rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirley Mann Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Union, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Shirley Mann Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.