- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Georgetown, KY
Western Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210526000530
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Western Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 210526000530 · Georgetown, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 16.8:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Crossing High School (1,677 students)
Western Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Western Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Crossing
Great Crossing High School
1,677 students
- Scott County H
Scott County High School
1,392 students
- Scott County M
Scott County Middle School
837 students
- Royal Spring M
Royal Spring Middle School
719 students
- This school 623
Western Elementary School
623 students
- Creekside Elem 574
Creekside Elementary
574 students
What this shows Western Elementary School reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Elementary School compares
Western Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$12,100
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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Western Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Georgetown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Lemons Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northern Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Anne Mason Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Elementary School
How many students attend Western Elementary School?
Western Elementary School has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Georgetown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Western Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Elementary School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Elementary School?
Western Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Western Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Georgetown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County?
Besides Western Elementary School, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.