Enrollment
208
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salyersville, KY
South Magoffin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Magoffin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210375002227
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Magoffin Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Salyersville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Magoffin Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Magoffin Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY.
School address
District: Magoffin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210375002227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Magoffin Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Magoffin Elementary
South Magoffin Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salyersville, Kentucky, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salyersville's public schools, it stands alongside Salyersville Grade School (479 students): South Magoffin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 14.5:1).
Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students) and Salyersville Grade School (479 students) alongside South Magoffin Elementary.
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 Magoffin Elementary compares
South Magoffin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,298
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 208 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 98.6%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, South Magoffin Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Magoffin County, which includes South Magoffin Elementary.
$12,298
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 64.8%
Federal 23.9%
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 Magoffin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magoffin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salyersville Grade School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Magoffin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herald Whitaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Magoffin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Salyersville
2 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 (~208 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Magoffin Elementary
How many students attend South Magoffin Elementary?
South Magoffin Elementary has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salyersville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Magoffin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Magoffin Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Magoffin Elementary?
76.9% of students at South Magoffin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Magoffin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Magoffin Elementary is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Salyersville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Magoffin Elementary?
South Magoffin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does South Magoffin Elementary rank among schools in Salyersville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Magoffin Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Salyersville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salyersville on the city page.
Is South Magoffin Elementary a good school?
South Magoffin Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Magoffin County?
Besides South Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County also operates Magoffin County High School (538 students), Salyersville Grade School (479 students), and North Magoffin Elementary (417 students). See the Magoffin County district page for the complete list.
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