- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, KY
William G. Conkwright Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William G. Conkwright Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210120002391
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G. Conkwright Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William G. Conkwright Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Conkwright Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, KY.
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210120002391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
William G. Conkwright Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210120002391 · Winchester, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.7:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students)
William G. Conkwright Elementary held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
William G. Conkwright Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark High School
1,578 students
- Rev. Henry E.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
767 students
- Robert D. Camp
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
753 students
- Strode Station 542
Strode Station Elementary School
542 students
- This school 499
William G. Conkwright Elementary
499 students
- Willis H. Just 481
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
481 students
What this shows William G. Conkwright Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How William G. Conkwright Elementary compares
William G. Conkwright Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,438
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
African American 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, William G. Conkwright Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark County reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William G. Conkwright Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strode Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis H. Justice Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G. Conkwright Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Winchester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
Standard public school
767 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Strode Station Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Willis H. Justice Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about William G. Conkwright Elementary
How many students attend William G. Conkwright Elementary?
William G. Conkwright Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G. Conkwright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William G. Conkwright Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 William G. Conkwright Elementary?
67.5% of students at William G. Conkwright Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G. Conkwright Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William G. Conkwright Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G. Conkwright Elementary?
William G. Conkwright Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 William G. Conkwright Elementary rank among elementary schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, William G. Conkwright Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Winchester, 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 Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County?
Besides William G. Conkwright Elementary, Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students), and Robert D. Campbell Jr. High (753 students). See the Clark County district page for the complete list.