- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Stanford Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210348000920 · Stanford, KY Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 11.2:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (886 students)
Stanford Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Stanford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
886 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Middle School
697 students
- This school
Stanford Elementary School
572 students
- Hustonville El
Hustonville Elementary School
439 students
- Crab Orchard E 266
Crab Orchard Elementary School
266 students
- Waynesburg Ele 194
Waynesburg Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Stanford Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanford Elementary School compares
Stanford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~572 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.