Enrollment
418
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stamping Ground, KY
Stamping Ground Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stamping Ground Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526001284
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stamping Ground Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 418
- students enrolled
Stamping Ground Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stamping Ground Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stamping Ground Elementary School
Stamping Ground Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Stamping Ground, Kentucky, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.2% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Kentucky average.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #112, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Stamping Ground 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 Stamping Ground Elementary School compares
Stamping Ground 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,428
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 93.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Stamping Ground 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 Scott County, which includes Stamping Ground Elementary School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Stamping Ground Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stamping Ground Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stamping Ground Elementary School
How many students attend Stamping Ground Elementary School?
Stamping Ground Elementary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stamping Ground, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stamping Ground Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stamping Ground Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stamping Ground Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Stamping Ground Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stamping Ground Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stamping Ground Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Stamping Ground, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stamping Ground Elementary School?
Stamping Ground Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is Stamping Ground Elementary School a good school?
Stamping Ground Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Scott County?
Besides Stamping Ground 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.
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