Enrollment
132
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvine, KY
South Irvine Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for South Irvine Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210176000345
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Irvine Early Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Irvine Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Irvine Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Irvine Early Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Irvine Early Learning Center
South Irvine Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Irvine, Kentucky, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Irvine's public schools, it stands alongside Estill County Success Academy (58 students): South Irvine Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 58:1).
Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students) and West Irvine Elementary (479 students) alongside South Irvine Early Learning Center.
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 Irvine Early Learning Center compares
South Irvine Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,010
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 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, South Irvine Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes South Irvine Early Learning Center.
$13,010
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 67.4%
Federal 18.1%
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 Irvine Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Irvine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill County Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Irvine Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 58:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Irvine
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 (~132 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Irvine Early Learning Center
How many students attend South Irvine Early Learning Center?
South Irvine Early Learning Center has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irvine, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Irvine Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Irvine Early Learning Center is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Irvine Early Learning Center?
76.5% of students at South Irvine Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Irvine Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at South Irvine Early Learning Center is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Irvine Early Learning Center?
South Irvine Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Irvine Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, South Irvine Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irvine on the city page.
Is South Irvine Early Learning Center a good school?
South Irvine Early Learning Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. 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 Estill County?
Besides South Irvine Early Learning Center, Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students), West Irvine Elementary (479 students), and Estill Springs Elementary (475 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.
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