- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guthrie, KY
South Todd Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Todd Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210555001601
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Todd Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 511
- students enrolled
South Todd Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Todd Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210555001601 · Guthrie, KY Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 17.6:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Todd County Central High School (500 students)
South Todd Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Todd Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Todd Elementary School
511 students
- Todd County Ce
Todd County Central High School
500 students
- North Todd Ele
North Todd Elementary School
442 students
- Todd County Mi
Todd County Middle School
401 students
- Horizons High 29
Horizons High School
29 students
What this shows South Todd Elementary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Todd Elementary School compares
South Todd Elementary School 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, South Todd Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Todd County reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Todd Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd County Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Todd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizons High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Todd Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Todd Elementary School
How many students attend South Todd Elementary School?
South Todd Elementary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guthrie, KY. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Todd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Todd Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Todd Elementary School?
57.6% of students at South Todd Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Todd Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Todd Elementary School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Guthrie, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Todd Elementary School?
South Todd Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Todd County?
Besides South Todd Elementary School, Todd County also operates Todd County Central High School (500 students), North Todd Elementary School (442 students), and Todd County Middle School (401 students). See the Todd County district page for the complete list.