How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ashland Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ashland, Kentucky | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 3,261 | 95,230 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 165 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ashland Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,871 | $19,590 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.5% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.6% | 30.9% |
| Local Revenue | 21.9% | 46.8% |
Ashland Independent
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ashland Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 33.6% |
| African American | 3.9% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.5% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.4% | 60.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ashland Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 214 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 24 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 304.7:1 | 378.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 32.8% |
School Types
Ashland Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.