- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, KY
Strode Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strode Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210120002395
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strode Station Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Strode Station Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strode Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, KY.
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210120002395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Strode Station Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210120002395 · Winchester, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.5:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students)
Strode Station Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Strode Station Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark High School
1,578 students
- Rev. Henry E.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
767 students
- Robert D. Camp
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
753 students
- This school 542
Strode Station Elementary School
542 students
- William G. Con 499
William G. Conkwright Elementary
499 students
- Willis H. Just 481
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Strode Station Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strode Station Elementary School compares
Strode Station 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$13,438
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Strode Station Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark County reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strode Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William G. Conkwright Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis H. Justice Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strode Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
Standard public school
767 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
William G. Conkwright Elementary
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strode Station Elementary School
How many students attend Strode Station Elementary School?
Strode Station Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strode Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strode Station Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strode Station Elementary School?
55.5% of students at Strode Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strode Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strode Station Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strode Station Elementary School?
Strode Station 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 Strode Station Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Strode Station Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County?
Besides Strode Station Elementary School, Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students), and Robert D. Campbell Jr. High (753 students). See the Clark County district page for the complete list.