Enrollment
453
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Edmonson Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Edmonson Elementary School
South Edmonson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, enrolling 453 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.1% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Kentucky average.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Smiths Grove's public schools, it stands alongside North Warren Elementary (436 students): South Edmonson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students) and Kyrock Elementary School (334 students) alongside South Edmonson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Edmonson Elementary School compares
South Edmonson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edmonson County, which includes South Edmonson Elementary School.
$11,565
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Edmonson Elementary School a good school?
South Edmonson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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