- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Irvine Early Learning Center shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 210176000345 · Irvine, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 16.5:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Estill County High School (643 students)
South Irvine Early Learning Center shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Irvine Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estill County
Estill County High School
643 students
- West Irvine El
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- Estill Springs
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- Estill County
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- This school 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- Estill County 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows South Irvine Early Learning Center reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Irvine Early Learning Center compares
South Irvine Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,527
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 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.
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
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~132 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.