Enrollment
150
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer County Early Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer County Early Learning Center
Spencer County Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, enrolling 150 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 41% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.1% free-meal eligibility runs 42% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 150 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Among Taylorsville's public schools, it stands alongside Spencer County Elementary School (801 students): Spencer County Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students) and Spencer County Elementary School (801 students) alongside Spencer County Early Learning Center.
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 Spencer County Early Learning Center compares
Spencer County Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,199
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer County, which includes Spencer County Early Learning Center.
$11,199
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~150 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Spencer County Early Learning Center a good school?
Spencer County Early Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 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.
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