- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tompkinsville, KY
Tompkinsville Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tompkinsville Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210420001055
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tompkinsville Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tompkinsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tompkinsville Elem has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkinsville Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tompkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Monroe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210420001055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Tompkinsville Elem grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 210420001055 · Tompkinsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Co High (506 students)
Tompkinsville Elem grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Tompkinsville Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Co High
Monroe Co High
506 students
- This school
Tompkinsville Elem
437 students
- Monroe Co Midd
Monroe Co Middle
399 students
- Joe Harrison C
Joe Harrison Carter
260 students
- Gamaliel Eleme
Gamaliel Elementary
254 students
What this shows Tompkinsville Elem reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tompkinsville Elem compares
Tompkinsville Elem is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$16,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Tompkinsville Elem is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $16,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tompkinsville Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Co High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Co Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Harrison Carter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gamaliel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tompkinsville Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Tompkinsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tompkinsville Elem
How many students attend Tompkinsville Elem?
Tompkinsville Elem has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tompkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tompkinsville Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tompkinsville Elem is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Tompkinsville Elem?
65.0% of students at Tompkinsville Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tompkinsville Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tompkinsville Elem is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Tompkinsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tompkinsville Elem?
Tompkinsville Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tompkinsville Elem rank among public schools in Tompkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tompkinsville Elem ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tompkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Tompkinsville Elem, Monroe County also operates Monroe Co High (506 students), Monroe Co Middle (399 students), and Joe Harrison Carter (260 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.