Enrollment
801
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, KY
Spencer County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spencer County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210549001314
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spencer County Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spencer County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spencer County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spencer County Elementary School
Spencer County Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, enrolling 801 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Kentucky schools and 20% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.2% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 801 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Taylorsville's public schools, it stands alongside Taylorsville Elementary School (661 students): Spencer County Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students) and Spencer County Middle School (690 students) alongside Spencer County 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 Spencer County Elementary School compares
Spencer County 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 801 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 89.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Spencer County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer County, which includes Spencer County Elementary School.
$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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spencer County Elementary School'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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spencer County Elementary School
How many students attend Spencer County Elementary School?
Spencer County Elementary School has 801 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spencer County Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spencer County Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Spencer County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spencer County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spencer County Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spencer County Elementary School?
Spencer County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Spencer County Elementary School rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spencer County Elementary School ranks #2 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 Elementary School a good school?
Spencer County Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Elementary School, Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students), Spencer County Middle School (690 students), and Taylorsville Elementary School (661 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.
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