- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesburg, KY
Waynesburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waynesburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210348000921
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesburg Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 194
- students enrolled
Waynesburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210348000921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Waynesburg Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 210348000921 · Waynesburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 9.2:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (886 students)
Waynesburg Elementary School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Waynesburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
886 students
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County Middle School
697 students
- Stanford Eleme
Stanford Elementary School
572 students
- Hustonville El
Hustonville Elementary School
439 students
- Crab Orchard E 266
Crab Orchard Elementary School
266 students
- This school 194
Waynesburg Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Waynesburg Elementary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesburg Elementary School compares
Waynesburg 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,375
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Waynesburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Waynesburg
1 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesburg Elementary School
How many students attend Waynesburg Elementary School?
Waynesburg Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesburg Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 41% 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 Waynesburg Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Waynesburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waynesburg Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Waynesburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesburg Elementary School?
Waynesburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Lincoln County?
Besides Waynesburg Elementary School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students), Lincoln County Middle School (697 students), and Stanford Elementary School (572 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.