Enrollment
318
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olive Hill, KY
Tygart Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tygart Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210102002340
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tygart Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Olive Hill · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tygart Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tygart Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102002340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tygart Creek Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tygart Creek Elementary School
Tygart Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Olive Hill, Kentucky, enrolling 318 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Olive Hill's public schools, it stands alongside Olive Hill Elementary School (360 students): Tygart Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.3:1).
Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students) and Prichard Elementary School (612 students) alongside Tygart Creek Elementary 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 Tygart Creek Elementary School compares
Tygart Creek Elementary 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 | 67.5% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
32.4%
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
$11,978
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Tygart Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carter County, which includes Tygart Creek Elementary School.
$11,978
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 Tygart Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tygart Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Olive Hill
2 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 (~318 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tygart Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Tygart Creek Elementary School?
Tygart Creek Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tygart Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tygart Creek Elementary 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 Tygart Creek Elementary School?
67.5% of students at Tygart Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tygart Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tygart Creek Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Olive Hill, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tygart Creek Elementary School?
Tygart Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Tygart Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Olive Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Tygart Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Olive Hill, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olive Hill on the city page.
Is Tygart Creek Elementary School a good school?
Tygart Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Carter County?
Besides Tygart Creek Elementary School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.
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