- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitley City, KY
Whitley City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210399001021
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley City Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 547
- students enrolled
Whitley City Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mccreary County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210399001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Whitley City Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210399001021 · Whitley City, KY Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 13.7:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccreary Central High School (711 students)
Whitley City Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccreary Centr
Mccreary Central High School
711 students
- Mccreary Count
Mccreary County Middle School
633 students
- This school
Whitley City Elementary School
547 students
- Pine Knot Elem
Pine Knot Elementary School
352 students
What this shows Whitley City Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley City Elementary School compares
Whitley City 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$14,475
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Whitley City Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mccreary County reports $14,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccreary Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccreary County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Knot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley City Elementary School
How many students attend Whitley City Elementary School?
Whitley City Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitley City, KY. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley City Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitley City Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Whitley City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley City Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Whitley City, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley City Elementary School?
Whitley City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Mccreary County?
Besides Whitley City Elementary School, Mccreary County also operates Mccreary Central High School (711 students), Mccreary County Middle School (633 students), and Pine Knot Elementary School (352 students). See the Mccreary County district page for the complete list.