- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
The New Haven School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 210441001937 · New Haven, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 6.8:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High School (756 students)
The New Haven School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The New Haven School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson County
Nelson County High School
756 students
- Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson High School
629 students
- Old Kentucky H
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
594 students
- Foster Heights
Foster Heights Elementary School
588 students
- Coxs Creek Ele
Coxs Creek Elementary School
474 students
- This school 162
The New Haven School
162 students
What this shows The New Haven School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How The New Haven School compares
The New Haven School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Nelson County reports $14,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~162 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.