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Park City Elementary School

45 Indian Mill Rd, Park City, KY 42160Barren County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
382
Students
Total enrolled
$15,161
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 382 students in grades PK–06 in Park City, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,161 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Park City Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Park City, Kentucky, serving grades PK–06 with 382 students. The district invests $15,161 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Park City Elementary School

382
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution195 male · 187 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 268 students
Student Composition
85%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black3%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210030000051

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,161Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,161
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,671
Student Support$2,881
Administration$1,819
Operations$2,274
Other$1,516
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,161 spent per student, an estimated $6,716 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
24%
State government
52.4%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal programs
23.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Red Cross Elementary SchoolNorth Jackson ElementaryEastern Elementary SchoolAustin Tracy Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Barren County Middle School
↓
High School
Barren County High SchoolCollege Street Campus
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyBarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBarren County →
Phone: (270)749-5665
NCES ID: 210030000051
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Park City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Barren County
High
Barren County High School
1,389 students · 09–12
● 41 opp50% FRL
Elem
Red Cross Elementary School
707 students · PK–06
● 41 opp64% FRL
Mid
Barren County Middle School
652 students · 07–08
● 41 opp53% FRL
Elem
North Jackson Elementary
542 students · PK–06
● 41 opp47% FRL
Elem
Eastern Elementary School
349 students · PK–06
● 41 opp62% FRL
Elem
Austin Tracy Elementary School
336 students · PK–06
● 41 opp61% FRL
Elem
Hiseville Elementary School
308 students · PK–06
● 41 opp71% FRL
Elem
Temple Hill Elementary School
274 students · PK–06
● 41 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
45 Indian Mill Rd, Park City, KY 42160
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.