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Whitley County North Elementary School

6670 Hwy 26, Rockholds, KY 40759Whitley County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
321
Students
Total enrolled
$15,297
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 7% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 321 students in grades PK–06 in Rockholds, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,297 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
12.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Whitley County North Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Rockholds, Kentucky, serving grades PK–06 with 321 students. The district invests $15,297 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Whitley County North Elementary School

321
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
26
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 Distribution153 male · 168 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 273 students
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210588000546

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,297Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,297
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,731
Student Support$2,906
Administration$1,836
Operations$2,294
Other$1,530
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,297 spent per student, an estimated $6,776 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
State government
59.2%
Local (property tax)
11.5%
Federal programs
29.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolWhitley County Central Primary SchoolWhitley Central Intermediate SchoolWhitley County East Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Whitley County Middle School
↓
High School
Whitley County High SchoolColonel AcademyWhitley County Alternative School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWhitley County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWhitley County →
Phone: (606)549-7869
NCES ID: 210588000546
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Rockholds 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 Whitley County
High
Whitley County High School
980 students · 09–12
● 34 opp73% FRL
Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
705 students · PK–06
77% FRL
Mid
Whitley County Middle School
563 students · 07–08
● 34 opp80% FRL
Elem
Whitley County Central Primary School
475 students · PK–02
● 34 opp74% FRL
Elem
Whitley Central Intermediate School
454 students · 03–06
● 34 opp72% FRL
Elem
Whitley County East Elementary School
267 students · PK–06
● 34 opp85% FRL
Elem
Pleasant View Elementary School
241 students · PK–06
● 34 opp88% FRL
Elem
Boston Elementary School
191 students · PK–06
● 34 opp86% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6670 Hwy 26, Rockholds, KY 40759
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.