- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazard, KY
West Perry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Perry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210477002453
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Perry Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Perry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Perry Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West Perry Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210477002453 · Hazard, KY Other · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 16.5:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
West Perry Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Perry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- This school
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- Buckhorn Schoo 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- Viper Elementa 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows West Perry Elementary School reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Perry Elementary School compares
West Perry Elementary School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$15,812
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, West Perry Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Perry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Perry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hazard
3 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Perry Elementary School
How many students attend West Perry Elementary School?
West Perry Elementary School has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Perry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Perry Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Perry Elementary School?
70.1% of students at West Perry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Perry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Perry Elementary School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Perry Elementary School?
West Perry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Perry Elementary School rank among schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, West Perry Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides West Perry Elementary School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), East Perry County Elementary School (603 students), and Robert W Combs Elementary School (325 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.