- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, KY
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayland Alexander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450001119
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayland Alexander Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayland Alexander Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland Alexander Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hartford, KY.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wayland Alexander Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 210450001119 · Hartford, KY Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 15.9:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Wayland Alexander Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wayland Alexander Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- This school
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- Beaver Dam Ele
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- Southern Eleme 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- Fordsville Ele 245
Fordsville Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Wayland Alexander Elementary School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayland Alexander Elementary School compares
Wayland Alexander 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,933
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Wayland Alexander Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayland Alexander Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayland Alexander Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayland Alexander Elementary School
How many students attend Wayland Alexander Elementary School?
Wayland Alexander Elementary School has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hartford, KY. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland Alexander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland Alexander Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayland Alexander Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Wayland Alexander Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayland Alexander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayland Alexander Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hartford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayland Alexander Elementary School?
Wayland Alexander 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).
How does Wayland Alexander Elementary School rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayland Alexander Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hartford, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Wayland Alexander Elementary School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students), and Ohio County Middle School (523 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.