Enrollment
323
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
Sublimity Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sublimity Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321000869
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sublimity Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sublimity Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sublimity Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sublimity Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sublimity Elementary School
Sublimity Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 323 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 33% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside London Elementary School (592 students): Sublimity Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 17.9:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Sublimity 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 Sublimity Elementary School compares
Sublimity 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 90.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Sublimity 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 Laurel County, which includes Sublimity Elementary School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Sublimity Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sublimity Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in London
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
London Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bush Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Colony Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camp Ground Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
312 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~323 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sublimity Elementary School
How many students attend Sublimity Elementary School?
Sublimity Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in London, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sublimity Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sublimity Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sublimity Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Sublimity Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sublimity Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sublimity Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sublimity Elementary School?
Sublimity 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 Sublimity Elementary School rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Sublimity Elementary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
Is Sublimity Elementary School a good school?
Sublimity Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Laurel County?
Besides Sublimity Elementary School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.
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