Mercer County Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 741 Tapp Rd
       Harrodsburg, KY  40330


(859) 733-7040

District: Mercer County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,679 Help


Students who attend Mercer County Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kenneth D. King Middle School
High:    Mercer County Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mercer County Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mercer County Elementary School is $13,679.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mercer County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mercer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mercer County 100th of 160 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Mercer County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1114 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1989 1148 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1153
1990 1110 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1118
1991 1111 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
1992 1072 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 35 1120
1993 1086 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
1994 709 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1995 705 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1996 705 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1997 742 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1998 764 4 0 1 7 n/a n/a 0 776
1999 772 6 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 788
2000 802 4 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2001 798 5 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2002 853 6 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2003 853 6 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2004 835 4 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 860
2005 827 5 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2006 822 5 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 848
2007 797 2 6 15 1 n/a n/a 22 843
2008 810 1 5 13 1 n/a n/a 19 849
2009 784 4 7 13 1 n/a n/a 27 836
2010 694 2 10 11 0 n/a n/a 25 742
2011 574 18 6 40 0 2 28 0 668
2012 544 16 7 50 0 1 35 0 653
2013 531 24 3 54 0 2 42 0 656
2014 520 18 4 44 0 0 47 0 633
2015 357 19 5 36 0 1 21 0 439
2016 362 22 3 41 0 1 31 0 460
2017 604 24 5 42 2 1 49 0 727
2018 625 21 5 39 2 1 53 0 746
2019 616 27 4 37 2 0 48 0 734
2020 631 25 4 31 1 0 51 0 743
2021 562 24 2 34 1 0 45 0 668
2022 590 17 3 42 1 0 47 0 700
2023 618 18 4 47 0 0 43 0 730

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mercer County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1120 57.9 19.3 n/a
1989 1153 60.1 19.1 n/a
1990 1118 60.7 18.4 n/a
1991 1123 61.1 18.3 n/a
1992 1120 60.1 18.6 n/a
1993 1095 60.1 18.2 n/a
1994 718 39.6 18.1 n/a
1995 714 46.1 15.5 n/a
1996 714 46.1 15.5 n/a
1997 757 48.7 15.5 25.9
1998 776 58.5 13.3 25.9
1999 788 34.1 23.1 35.5
2000 822 38.1 21.6 31.6
2001 821 34.3 23.9 28.9
2002 872 57.4 15.2 49.1
2003 872 57.4 15.2 49.1
2004 860 60.4 14.2 n/a
2005 851 57.4 14.8 n/a
2006 848 60.0 14.1 37.3
2007 843 59.0 14.3 43.7
2008 849 56.8 14.9 38.4
2009 836 58.2 14.4 42.4
2010 742 46.0 16.1 46.3
2011 668 51.1 13.0 52.7
2012 653 47.0 13.8 55.7
2013 656 45.2 14.4 51.5
2014 633 45.7 13.8 61.5
2015 439 31.0 14.1 62.9
2016 460 34.0 13.5 61.7
2017 727 50.8 14.2 67.7
2018 746 49.0 15.2 68.1
2019 734 49.0 14.9 61
2020 743 46.1 16.1 59.5
2021 668 44.0 15.1 67.4
2022 700 49.0 14.2 63.4
2023 730 48.0 15.2 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mercer County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1120 57.9 19.3 n/a
1989 1153 60.1 19.1 n/a
1990 1118 60.7 18.4 n/a
1991 1123 61.1 18.3 n/a
1992 1120 60.1 18.6 n/a
1993 1095 60.1 18.2 n/a
1994 718 39.6 18.1 n/a
1995 714 46.1 15.5 n/a
1996 714 46.1 15.5 n/a
1997 757 48.7 15.5 25.9
1998 776 58.5 13.3 25.9
1999 788 34.1 23.1 35.5
2000 822 38.1 21.6 31.6
2001 821 34.3 23.9 28.9
2002 872 57.4 15.2 49.1
2003 872 57.4 15.2 49.1
2004 860 60.4 14.2 n/a
2005 851 57.4 14.8 n/a
2006 848 60.0 14.1 37.3
2007 843 59.0 14.3 43.7
2008 849 56.8 14.9 38.4
2009 836 58.2 14.4 42.4
2010 742 46.0 16.1 46.3
2011 668 51.1 13.0 52.7
2012 653 47.0 13.8 55.7
2013 656 45.2 14.4 51.5
2014 633 45.7 13.8 61.5
2015 439 31.0 14.1 62.9
2016 460 34.0 13.5 61.7
2017 727 50.8 14.2 67.7
2018 746 49.0 15.2 68.1
2019 734 49.0 14.9 61
2020 743 46.1 16.1 59.5
2021 668 44.0 15.1 67.4
2022 700 49.0 14.2 63.4
2023 730 48.0 15.2 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mercer County Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $903 (6.2%) $82 (0.6%) $985 (6.7%) $10,071 (68.9%) $2,375 (16.3%) $13,349 (91.4%) $14,608
2019 $963 (7.0%) $88 (0.6%) $1,050 (7.7%) $11,310 (82.7%) $2,226 (16.3%) $13,535 (98.9%) $13,679

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mercer County Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students734730
 0.5%
African American2718
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic3747
 27%
Pacific Islander00
White616618
 0.3%
Two or More Races4843
 10.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%67%
 6%


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Students who attend Mercer County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kenneth D. King Middle School
High : Mercer County Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Mercer County Elementary School.

Students at Mercer County Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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