Enrollment
511
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Todd Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Todd Elementary School
South Todd Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Guthrie, Kentucky, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 32.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Todd County also operates Todd County Central High School (500 students) and North Todd Elementary School (442 students) alongside South Todd Elementary School.
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 Todd Elementary School compares
South Todd Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,051
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Todd County, which includes South Todd Elementary School.
$13,051
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 47.5%
Federal 32.9%
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 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~511 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Todd Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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