Enrollment
132
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210176000345
South Irvine Early Learning Center — Irvine, KY
Federal NCES profile for South Irvine Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+33% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Irvine Early Learning Center reports 132 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Kentucky average and 48% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 132 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Estill County spends $19,642 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.5% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Irvine Early Learning Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,642
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 132 Top 16% in Kentucky — larger than 84% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 20.8:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.5% +29% vs state
NCES ID 210176000345
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 132:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes South Irvine Early Learning Center.
$19,642
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 20.8:1, which is 33% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.