- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
South Magoffin Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210375002227 · Salyersville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 18.9:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Magoffin County High School (538 students)
South Magoffin Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Magoffin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magoffin Count
Magoffin County High School
538 students
- Salyersville G
Salyersville Grade School
479 students
- North Magoffin
North Magoffin Elementary
417 students
- Herald Whitake
Herald Whitaker Middle School
260 students
- This school 208
South Magoffin Elementary
208 students
What this shows South Magoffin Elementary reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Magoffin Elementary compares
South Magoffin Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,597
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 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.
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
District finance for Magoffin County reports $13,597 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~208 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.