At a glance
Reported students
457
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
256
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School: 457 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
14.7:1 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
- 417
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Hazard. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hazard Independent. NCES reports 457 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 56th 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 14.6:1 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 (89.3%) and Black (3.9%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. 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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- 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
- White89.3%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black3.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Hazard Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hazard High School
High · Grades 09–12
303 reported students
Hazard Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
256 reported students
Kentucky TECH - Hazard Regional Tech Ctr
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
Hazard Community College Tech Campus
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
Public schools near Roy G. Eversole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Alternative School Elementary · Perry County | KG–08 | 7 | 2.6 mi |
| West Perry Elementary School Elementary · Perry County | PK–08 | 743 | 2.6 mi |
| East Perry County Elementary School Elementary · Perry County | PK–08 | 603 | 2.9 mi |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School Elementary · Perry County | PK–08 | 325 | 5.9 mi |
| Viper Elementary School Elementary · Perry County | PK–08 | 282 | 7.1 mi |
| W B Muncy Elementary School Elementary · Leslie County | PK–08 | 209 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
What grades does Roy G. Eversole Elementary School serve?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hazard Independent.
How many students attend Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School reported 457 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 417 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 457 students and 31 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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazard Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roy G. Eversole Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% 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 Roy G. Eversole Elementary School in?
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School is part of Hazard Independent, based in Hazard, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roy G. Eversole Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Perry County Alternative School (2.6 mi), West Perry Elementary School (2.6 mi), East Perry County Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.