Enrollment
437
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tompkinsville Elem compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tompkinsville Elem
Tompkinsville Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 437 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tompkinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Joe Harrison Carter (260 students): Tompkinsville Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.7:1).
Monroe County also operates Monroe Co High (506 students) and Monroe Co Middle (399 students) alongside Tompkinsville Elem.
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 Tompkinsville Elem compares
Tompkinsville Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Tompkinsville Elem.
$14,868
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 50.6%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~437 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tompkinsville on the city page.
Is Tompkinsville Elem a good school?
Tompkinsville Elem earns 54/100 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 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.
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