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Nicholasville Elementary School

414 W Maple St, Nicholasville, KY 40356Jessamine County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–05Non-Charter
455
Students
Total enrolled
$15,150
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 455 students in grades 01–05 in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,150 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Nicholasville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serving grades 01–05 with 455 students. The district invests $15,150 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Nicholasville Elementary School

455
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution242 male · 213 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 284 students
Student Composition
78%
8%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black6%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210303000798

Academic Outcomes at Nicholasville Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40356

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,150Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,150
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,666
Student Support$2,878
Administration$1,818
Operations$2,272
Other$1,515
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,150 spent per student, an estimated $6,711 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
34%
State government
48.1%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jessamine Early Learning VillageRosenwald Dunbar Elementary SchoolHattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolRed Oak Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
East Jessamine Middle SchoolWest Jessamine Middle School
↓
High School
West Jessamine High SchoolEast Jessamine High SchoolThe Providence SchoolAshgrove Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 05
Location—
CountyJessamine County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJessamine County →
Phone: (859)885-5351
NCES ID: 210303000798
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nicholasville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jessamine County
High
West Jessamine High School
1,301 students · 09–12
● 36 opp41% FRL
High
East Jessamine High School
1,173 students · 09–12
● 36 opp57% FRL
Mid
East Jessamine Middle School
936 students · 06–08
● 36 opp56% FRL
Mid
West Jessamine Middle School
904 students · 06–08
● 36 opp48% FRL
Elem
Jessamine Early Learning Village
858 students · PK–KG
● 36 opp58% FRL
Elem
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
547 students · 01–05
● 36 opp42% FRL
Elem
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
528 students · 01–05
● 36 opp54% FRL
Elem
Red Oak Elementary School
516 students · 01–05
● 36 opp58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
414 W Maple St, Nicholasville, KY 40356
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.