- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, KY
Stanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210489001221
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Stanton Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 210489001221 · Stanton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 13.4:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell County High School (580 students)
Stanton Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Stanton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell County
Powell County High School
580 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
425 students
- Powell County
Powell County Middle School
418 students
- This school
Stanton Elementary School
322 students
- Bowen Elementa 231
Bowen Elementary School
231 students
- Powell County 55
Powell County Academy
55 students
What this shows Stanton Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Elementary School compares
Stanton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Stanton Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Powell County reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Stanton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Elementary School
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Stanton Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Stanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Stanton Elementary School rank among schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Powell County?
Besides Stanton Elementary School, Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students), Clay City Elementary School (425 students), and Powell County Middle School (418 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.