School overview
At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
277
Cawood Elementary School: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Cawood Elementary School
Cawood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Cawood. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Harlan County. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.7%) and multiracial (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 37.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Cawood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 37.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.7%
- Hispanic1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Harlan County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
248 reported students
Green Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
147 reported students
James A. Cawood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
277 reported students
Evarts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
335 reported students
Wallins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
352 reported students
Rosspoint Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
369 reported students