Enrollment
521
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cadiz, KY
Trigg County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Trigg County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210558002093
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trigg County Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trigg County Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trigg County Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trigg County Primary School
Trigg County Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cadiz, Kentucky, enrolling 521 students.
At 14.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cadiz's public schools, it stands alongside Harbor Academy and Virtual School (7 students): Trigg County Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 7:1).
Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students) and Trigg County Middle School (420 students) alongside Trigg County Primary 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 Trigg County Primary School compares
Trigg County Primary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,762
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 70.1%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Trigg County Primary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trigg County, which includes Trigg County Primary School.
$12,762
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 Trigg County Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trigg County Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Cadiz
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 (~521 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trigg County Primary School
How many students attend Trigg County Primary School?
Trigg County Primary School has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cadiz, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Primary School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Trigg County Primary School?
59.7% of students at Trigg County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trigg County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Trigg County Primary School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Cadiz, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trigg County Primary School?
Trigg County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Trigg County Primary School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Primary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, 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 Cadiz on the city page.
Is Trigg County Primary School a good school?
Trigg County Primary School earns 41/100 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 Trigg County?
Besides Trigg County Primary School, Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students), Trigg County Middle School (420 students), and Trigg County Intermediate School (416 students). See the Trigg County district page for the complete list.
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