School overview
At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327.5
Sand Gap Elementary School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Sand Gap Elementary School
Sand Gap Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sandgap. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Jackson County. NCES reports 286 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 41.2%. 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 Sand Gap Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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 0.7 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
- 41.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.5%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Jackson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKee Elementary School
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391 reported students
Tyner Elementary School
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393 reported students
Jackson County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
369 reported students
Jackson County High School
High · Grades 09–12
536 reported students
Barnabus Home High School
High · Grades 09–12
10 reported students
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
High · Grades 07–12
7 reported students