Enrollment
743
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Perry Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Perry Elementary School
West Perry Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hazard, Kentucky, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hazard's public schools, it stands alongside East Perry County Elementary School (603 students): West Perry Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 13.1:1).
Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students) and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students) alongside West Perry 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 Perry Elementary School compares
West Perry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perry County, which includes West Perry Elementary School.
$14,112
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 61.0%
Federal 24.7%
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 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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~743 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Perry Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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