School overview
At a glance
Reported students
325
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
24.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320
Robert W Combs Elementary School: 325 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Robert W Combs Elementary School
Robert W Combs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Happy. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Perry County. NCES reports 325 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (98.2%) and Black (0.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 32.9%. 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 Robert W Combs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.6 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 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
- 32.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White98.2%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 Perry County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Viper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
282 reported students
Robinson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
278 reported students
East Perry County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
603 reported students
Perry County Alternative School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
7 reported students
West Perry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
743 reported students
Buckhorn School
Other · Grades KG–12
320 reported students