Enrollment
670
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Campbellsville, KY
Taylor County Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210552002431
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Primary Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Campbellsville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Primary Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Campbellsville, KY.
School address
District: Taylor County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210552002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Primary Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Primary Center
Taylor County Primary Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Campbellsville, Kentucky, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 450 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #434, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Campbellsville's public schools, it stands alongside Campbellsville Elementary School (695 students): Taylor County Primary Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 18.8:1).
Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students) and Taylor County Elementary School (594 students) alongside Taylor County Primary Center.
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 Taylor County Primary Center compares
Taylor County Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$12,704
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 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 85.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Taylor County Primary Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor County, which includes Taylor County Primary Center.
$12,704
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 54.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 Taylor County Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Campbellsville
3 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 (~670 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Primary Center
How many students attend Taylor County Primary Center?
Taylor County Primary Center has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary Center is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County Primary Center?
52.2% of students at Taylor County Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Primary Center is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Primary Center?
Taylor County Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Taylor County Primary Center rank among schools in Campbellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Campbellsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Campbellsville on the city page.
Is Taylor County Primary Center a good school?
Taylor County Primary Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Taylor County?
Besides Taylor County Primary Center, Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students), Taylor County Elementary School (594 students), and Taylor County Middle School (586 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.
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