Enrollment
282
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Viper, KY
Viper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Viper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210477001177
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viper Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 282
- students enrolled
Viper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viper Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viper Elementary School
Viper Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Viper, Kentucky, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 32% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #206, 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 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students) and West Perry Elementary School (743 students) alongside Viper 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 Viper Elementary School compares
Viper 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$14,112
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 98.2%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Viper 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 Perry County, which includes Viper Elementary School.
$14,112
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 61.0%
Federal 24.7%
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 Viper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~282 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Viper Elementary School
How many students attend Viper Elementary School?
Viper Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Viper, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viper Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Viper Elementary School?
75.8% of students at Viper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Viper Elementary School is White at 98.2% of enrollment, in Viper, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viper Elementary School?
Viper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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).
Is Viper Elementary School a good school?
Viper Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. 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 Perry County?
Besides Viper Elementary School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.
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