- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Viper Elementary School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+26.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 210477001177 · Viper, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 20.1:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
Viper Elementary School grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (+26.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Viper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- This school 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Viper Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viper Elementary School compares
Viper Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), up 63.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.