- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, KY
South Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210271000581
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Heights Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Heights Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Heights Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Heights Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210271000581 · Henderson, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.3:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
South Heights Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 413
South Heights Elementary School
413 students
What this shows South Heights Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Heights Elementary School compares
South Heights 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,397
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, South Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Henderson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bend Gate Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 18:1 students per teacher
East Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
377 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Niagara Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Cairo Elementary School
Standard public school
233 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Heights Elementary School
How many students attend South Heights Elementary School?
South Heights Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Heights Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 South Heights Elementary School?
74.0% of students at South Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Heights Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Heights Elementary School?
South Heights 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 South Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, South Heights Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides South Heights Elementary School, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.