- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berea, KY
Silver Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210372000950
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Silver Creek Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 210372000950 · Berea, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Silver Creek Elementary School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 490
Silver Creek Elementary School
490 students
What this shows Silver Creek Elementary School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek Elementary School compares
Silver Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 56.6% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below 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
20.8%
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
$12,260
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Silver Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Berea
3 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Silver Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek Elementary School?
Silver Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Silver Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Berea, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Silver Creek Elementary School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.