- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falmouth, KY
Southern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210474001163
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 542
- students enrolled
Southern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pendleton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210474001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Southern Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 210474001163 · Falmouth, KY Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 12.6:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton County High School (667 students)
Southern Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Southern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton Coun
Pendleton County High School
667 students
- This school
Southern Elementary School
542 students
- Northern Eleme
Northern Elementary School
501 students
- Phillip Sharp
Phillip Sharp Middle School
420 students
What this shows Southern Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Elementary School compares
Southern 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,093
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Southern Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendleton County reports $13,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phillip Sharp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Elementary School
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falmouth, KY. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Southern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Falmouth, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pendleton County?
Besides Southern Elementary School, Pendleton County also operates Pendleton County High School (667 students), Northern Elementary School (501 students), and Phillip Sharp Middle School (420 students). See the Pendleton County district page for the complete list.