Enrollment
162
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, KY
The New Haven School
Federal NCES profile for The New Haven School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210441001937
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The New Haven School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 162
- students enrolled
The New Haven School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The New Haven School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The New Haven School
The New Haven School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Kentucky, enrolling 162 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.8:1, The New Haven School is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 55% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 162 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students) and Thomas Nelson High School (629 students) alongside The New Haven 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 The New Haven School compares
The New Haven 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 55% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$12,705
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 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 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 95.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, The New Haven School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nelson County, which includes The New Haven School.
$12,705
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 14.7%
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 The New Haven School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The New Haven School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The New Haven School
How many students attend The New Haven School?
The New Haven School has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New Haven School?
The student-teacher ratio at The New Haven School is 6.8:1, which is 55% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 57% 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 The New Haven School?
59.1% of students at The New Haven School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The New Haven School?
The largest demographic group at The New Haven School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in New Haven, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The New Haven School?
The New Haven School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
Is The New Haven School a good school?
The New Haven School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also less 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 Nelson County?
Besides The New Haven School, Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students), Thomas Nelson High School (629 students), and Old Kentucky Home Middle School (594 students). See the Nelson County district page for the complete list.
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