- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wittensville, KY
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W R Castle Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210306000805
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 390
- students enrolled
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210306000805 · Wittensville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson Central High School (888 students)
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson Centra
Johnson Central High School
888 students
- Johnson County
Johnson County Middle School
449 students
- Porter Element
Porter Elementary School
431 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
392 students
- This school
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
390 students
- Central Elemen 341
Central Elementary School
341 students
What this shows W R Castle Memorial Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How W R Castle Memorial Elementary School compares
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 34% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,833
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnson County reports $13,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W R Castle Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W R Castle Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wittensville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
70.8% of students at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W R Castle Memorial Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Wittensville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W R Castle Memorial Elementary School?
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Johnson County?
Besides W R Castle Memorial Elementary School, Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students), Johnson County Middle School (449 students), and Porter Elementary School (431 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.