Enrollment
473
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmore, KY
Wilmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210303000799
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmore Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 473
- students enrolled
Wilmore Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmore Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmore Elementary School
Wilmore Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wilmore, Kentucky, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 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 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students) and East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) alongside Wilmore 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 Wilmore Elementary School compares
Wilmore 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,102
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 79.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Wilmore Elementary School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes Wilmore Elementary School.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 Wilmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~473 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilmore Elementary School
How many students attend Wilmore Elementary School?
Wilmore Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmore, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmore Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilmore Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Wilmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilmore Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Wilmore, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmore Elementary School?
Wilmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
Is Wilmore Elementary School a good school?
Wilmore Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Jessamine County?
Besides Wilmore Elementary School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.
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