Enrollment
393
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyner, KY
Tyner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tyner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210294000620
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyner Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 393
- students enrolled
Tyner Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210294000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tyner Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tyner Elementary School
Tyner Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tyner, Kentucky, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #361, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students) and Mckee Elementary School (391 students) alongside Tyner 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 Tyner Elementary School compares
Tyner 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,766
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 97.7%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Tyner 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 Jackson County, which includes Tyner Elementary School.
$12,766
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 63.1%
Federal 23.1%
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 Tyner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Gap Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnabus Home High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tyner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tyner Elementary School
How many students attend Tyner Elementary School?
Tyner Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyner, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyner Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Tyner Elementary School?
68.6% of students at Tyner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tyner Elementary School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Tyner, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyner Elementary School?
Tyner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
Is Tyner Elementary School a good school?
Tyner Elementary School earns 34/100 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 Jackson County?
Besides Tyner Elementary School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (536 students), Mckee Elementary School (391 students), and Jackson County Middle School (369 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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