- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockholds, KY
Whitley County North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588000546
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County North Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 303
- students enrolled
Whitley County North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Whitley County North Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 210588000546 · Rockholds, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 11.7:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley County North Elementary School shrank from 321 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitley County
Whitley County High School
919 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- This school 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Whitley County North Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County North Elementary School compares
Whitley County North 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Whitley County North Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley County North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley County North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County North Elementary School
How many students attend Whitley County North Elementary School?
Whitley County North Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockholds, KY. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County North Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 County North Elementary School?
85.0% of students at Whitley County North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County North Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Rockholds, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County North Elementary School?
Whitley County North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Whitley County North Elementary School, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), and Whitley County Middle School (547 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.