Enrollment
623
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Elementary School
Western Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.4% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 623 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 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Georgetown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Elementary (574 students): Western Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Western 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 Western Elementary School compares
Western 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,428
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Western Elementary School.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Elementary School a good school?
Western Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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