Enrollment
479
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, KY
West Irvine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Irvine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210176000346
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Irvine Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Irvine Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Irvine Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Irvine Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Irvine Elementary
West Irvine Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Irvine, Kentucky, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Irvine's elementary schools, it stands alongside Estill Springs Elementary (475 students): West Irvine Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 14.4:1).
Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students) and Estill Springs Elementary (475 students) alongside West Irvine Elementary.
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 Irvine Elementary compares
West Irvine Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,010
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, West Irvine Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes West Irvine Elementary.
$13,010
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 67.4%
Federal 18.1%
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 Irvine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill County Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Irvine Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 58:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Irvine Elementary
How many students attend West Irvine Elementary?
West Irvine Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Irvine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Irvine Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Irvine Elementary?
66.7% of students at West Irvine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Irvine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Irvine Elementary is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Irvine Elementary?
West Irvine Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Irvine Elementary rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, West Irvine Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Irvine on the city page.
Is West Irvine Elementary a good school?
West Irvine Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Estill County?
Besides West Irvine Elementary, Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students), Estill Springs Elementary (475 students), and Estill County Middle School (423 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.
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