At a glance
Reported students
132
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
449
South Irvine Early Learning Center: 132 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about South Irvine Early Learning Center
South Irvine Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Irvine. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Estill County. NCES reports 132 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 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 (93.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Irvine Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White93.9%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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
Not reported as 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 Estill County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Estill County Success Academy
High · Grades 06–12
58 reported students
Estill County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
423 reported students
Estill Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
West Irvine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Estill County High School
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Public schools near South Irvine Early Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Irvine Elementary Elementary · Estill County | KG–05 | 479 | 1.3 mi |
| Estill County Success Academy High · Estill County | 06–12 | 58 | 1.4 mi |
| Estill Springs Elementary Elementary · Estill County | KG–05 | 475 | 1.8 mi |
| Estill County High School High · Estill County | 09–12 | 643 | 3.6 mi |
| Estill County Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 09–12 | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| Estill County Middle School Middle · Estill County | 06–08 | 423 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Irvine Early Learning Center
What grades does South Irvine Early Learning Center serve?
South Irvine Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Estill County.
How many students attend South Irvine Early Learning Center?
South Irvine Early Learning Center reported 132 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Irvine Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 132 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Irvine Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Irvine Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Estill County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Irvine Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.3% 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 South Irvine Early Learning Center in?
South Irvine Early Learning Center is part of Estill County, based in Irvine, KY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Irvine Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Irvine Elementary (1.3 mi), Estill County Success Academy (1.4 mi), Estill Springs Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.