- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Irvine Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210176000346 · Irvine, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.1:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Estill County High School (643 students)
West Irvine Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Irvine Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estill County
Estill County High School
643 students
- This school
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- Estill Springs
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- Estill County
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- South Irvine E 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- Estill County 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows West Irvine Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Irvine Elementary compares
West Irvine Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,527
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 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.
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
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~479 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.