At a glance
Reported students
444
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
202
Ballard County Elementary School: 444 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 458
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Ballard County Elementary School
Ballard County Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Barlow. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Ballard County. NCES reports 444 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84%) and multiracial (9.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ballard County Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ballard County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ballard Memorial High School
High · Grades 09–12
276 reported students
Ballard County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
202 reported students
Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
93 reported students
Ballard County Career and Technology Ctr
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Ballard County Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center Other · Ballard County | PK–PK | 93 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ballard Memorial High School High · Ballard County | 09–12 | 276 | 0.2 mi |
| Ballard County Middle School Middle · Ballard County | 06–08 | 202 | 0.2 mi |
| Ballard County Career and Technology Ctr High · Ballard County | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ballard County Elementary School
What grades does Ballard County Elementary School serve?
Ballard County Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ballard County.
How many students attend Ballard County Elementary School?
Ballard County Elementary School reported 444 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 458 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ballard County Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 444 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ballard County Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ballard County Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ballard County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ballard County Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ballard County Elementary School in?
Ballard County Elementary School is part of Ballard County, based in Barlow, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ballard County Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center (under 0.1 mi), Ballard Memorial High School (0.2 mi), Ballard County Middle School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.