- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, KY
Spencer County Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Spencer County Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210549002533
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer County Early Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer County Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549002533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Spencer County Early Learning Center shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210549002533 · Taylorsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 21.4:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer County High School (986 students)
Spencer County Early Learning Center shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Spencer County Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spencer County
Spencer County High School
986 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Elementary School
801 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Middle School
690 students
- Taylorsville E
Taylorsville Elementary School
661 students
- This school 150
Spencer County Early Learning Center
150 students
- Hillview Acade 53
Hillview Academy
53 students
What this shows Spencer County Early Learning Center reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spencer County Early Learning Center compares
Spencer County Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,139
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Spencer County Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Spencer County reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spencer County Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer County Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Taylorsville
3 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spencer County Early Learning Center
How many students attend Spencer County Early Learning Center?
Spencer County Early Learning Center has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Early Learning Center is 21.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer County Early Learning Center?
34.1% of students at Spencer County Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer County Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Spencer County Early Learning Center is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer County Early Learning Center?
Spencer County Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Spencer County Early Learning Center rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer County?
Besides Spencer County Early Learning Center, Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students), Spencer County Elementary School (801 students), and Spencer County Middle School (690 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.