- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Southern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526001286
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Southern Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210526001286 · Georgetown, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.8:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Southern Elementary School held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.0 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
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- Western Elemen 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- This school 462
Southern Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Southern Elementary School reports 462 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$12,100
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Southern Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Western Elementary School
Standard public school
623 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Elementary School
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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?
56.4% 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 65.4% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Southern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Southern Elementary School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.