Enrollment
572
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanford, KY
Stanford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210348000920
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanford Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stanford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanford, KY.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210348000920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanford Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanford Elementary School
Stanford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Stanford, Kentucky, enrolling 572 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Stanford Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 26% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #148.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 31.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students) and Lincoln County Middle School (697 students) alongside Stanford 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 Stanford Elementary School compares
Stanford 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,535
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Stanford 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 Lincoln County, which includes Stanford Elementary School.
$13,535
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 49.8%
Federal 31.6%
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 Stanford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~572 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stanford Elementary School
How many students attend Stanford Elementary School?
Stanford Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanford, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanford Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% 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 Stanford Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Stanford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanford Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Stanford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanford Elementary School?
Stanford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Stanford Elementary School rank among public schools in Stanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanford, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stanford on the city page.
Is Stanford Elementary School a good school?
Stanford Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Lincoln County?
Besides Stanford Elementary School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students), Lincoln County Middle School (697 students), and Hustonville Elementary School (439 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.
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