- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiths Grove, KY
South Edmonson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Edmonson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210162000319
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Edmonson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 453
- students enrolled
South Edmonson Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edmonson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210162000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Edmonson Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210162000319 · Smiths Grove, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edmonson County High School (546 students)
South Edmonson Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Edmonson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edmonson Count
Edmonson County High School
546 students
- This school
South Edmonson Elementary School
453 students
- Kyrock Element
Kyrock Elementary School
334 students
- Edmonson Count
Edmonson County 5/6 Center
265 students
- Edmonson Count
Edmonson County Middle School
256 students
What this shows South Edmonson Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Edmonson Elementary School compares
South Edmonson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,605
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, South Edmonson Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edmonson County reports $12,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Edmonson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County 5/6 Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Edmonson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Smiths Grove
1 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Edmonson Elementary School
How many students attend South Edmonson Elementary School?
South Edmonson Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smiths Grove, KY. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Edmonson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Edmonson Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Edmonson Elementary School?
35.1% of students at South Edmonson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Edmonson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Edmonson Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Smiths Grove, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Edmonson Elementary School?
South Edmonson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edmonson County?
Besides South Edmonson Elementary School, Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students), Kyrock Elementary School (334 students), and Edmonson County 5/6 Center (265 students). See the Edmonson County district page for the complete list.