Enrollment
499
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William G. Conkwright Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at William G. Conkwright Elementary
William G. Conkwright Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winchester, Kentucky, enrolling 499 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 499 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 499 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Winchester's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students): William G. Conkwright Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16.3:1).
Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students) and Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students) alongside William G. Conkwright Elementary.
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 William G. Conkwright Elementary compares
William G. Conkwright Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County, which includes William G. Conkwright Elementary.
$13,522
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 44.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 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
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~499 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William G. Conkwright Elementary a good school?
William G. Conkwright Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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