Enrollment
486
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madisonville, KY
West Broadway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Broadway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210286000611
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Broadway Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Broadway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Broadway Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Broadway Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Broadway Elementary School
West Broadway Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 39% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madisonville's public schools, it stands alongside Jesse Stuart Elementary School (486 students): West Broadway Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 vs 23.1:1).
Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students) and Hopkins County Central High School (861 students) alongside West Broadway 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 West Broadway Elementary School compares
West Broadway 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,219
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 65.8%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, West Broadway Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes West Broadway Elementary School.
$12,219
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 West Broadway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesse Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Broadway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Madisonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Grapevine Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Schools Academy
Alternative education program
75 students 25:1 students per teacher
Hopkins County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
29 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Broadway Elementary School
How many students attend West Broadway Elementary School?
West Broadway Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madisonville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Broadway Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Broadway Elementary School?
59.2% of students at West Broadway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Broadway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Broadway Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Broadway Elementary School?
West Broadway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West Broadway Elementary School rank among schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Broadway Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Madisonville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madisonville on the city page.
Is West Broadway Elementary School a good school?
West Broadway Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. 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 Hopkins County?
Besides West Broadway Elementary School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.
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