- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallins, KY
Wallins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wallins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210254000549
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallins Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 352
- students enrolled
Wallins Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harlan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210254000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wallins Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 210254000549 · Wallins, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 13.5:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan County High School (945 students)
Wallins Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wallins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan County
Harlan County High School
945 students
- Cumberland Ele
Cumberland Elementary School
428 students
- Rosspoint Elem 369
Rosspoint Elementary School
369 students
- This school 352
Wallins Elementary School
352 students
- Evarts Element 335
Evarts Elementary School
335 students
- James a. Cawoo 277
James a. Cawood Elementary
277 students
What this shows Wallins Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallins Elementary School compares
Wallins Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.0%
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
$14,873
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Wallins Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan County reports $14,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cumberland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosspoint Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evarts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a. Cawood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallins Elementary School
How many students attend Wallins Elementary School?
Wallins Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallins, KY. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallins Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Wallins Elementary School?
80.6% of students at Wallins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wallins Elementary School is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Wallins, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallins Elementary School?
Wallins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Harlan County?
Besides Wallins Elementary School, Harlan County also operates Harlan County High School (945 students), Cumberland Elementary School (428 students), and Rosspoint Elementary School (369 students). See the Harlan County district page for the complete list.