Enrollment
635
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayland Alexander Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayland Alexander Elementary School
Wayland Alexander Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hartford, Kentucky, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 453 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Ohio County Day Treatment (25 students): Wayland Alexander Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.5:1).
Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students) and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students) alongside Wayland Alexander 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 Wayland Alexander Elementary School compares
Wayland Alexander 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County, which includes Wayland Alexander Elementary School.
$11,548
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 58.8%
Federal 24.3%
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 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
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~635 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wayland Alexander Elementary School a good school?
Wayland Alexander Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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