Enrollment
598
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walton, KY
Steeplechase Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steeplechase Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002522
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steeplechase Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Steeplechase Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steeplechase Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Walton, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steeplechase Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steeplechase Elementary School
Steeplechase Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Walton, Kentucky, enrolling 598 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Walton's public schools, it stands alongside Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center (86 students): Steeplechase Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Steeplechase 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 Steeplechase Elementary School compares
Steeplechase 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$12,899
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Steeplechase Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Steeplechase Elementary School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Steeplechase Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steeplechase Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Walton
1 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 (~598 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Steeplechase Elementary School
How many students attend Steeplechase Elementary School?
Steeplechase Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steeplechase Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steeplechase Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steeplechase Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Steeplechase Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steeplechase Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steeplechase Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Walton, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steeplechase Elementary School?
Steeplechase Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Steeplechase Elementary School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Steeplechase Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Walton, 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 Walton on the city page.
Is Steeplechase Elementary School a good school?
Steeplechase Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Boone County?
Besides Steeplechase Elementary School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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