How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Danville Independent | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Danville, Kentucky | Lexington, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 1,836 | 41,422 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 73 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Danville Independent | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,338 | $17,525 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.5% | 14.7% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 35.5% |
| Local Revenue | 33.5% | 49.8% |
Danville Independent
Federal State Local
Fayette County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Danville Independent | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.6% | 41.5% |
| African American | 12.7% | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 14.3% | 7.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.2% | 51.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Danville Independent | Fayette County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 125 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 374:1 | 435:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.8% | 29.7% |
School Types
Danville Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fayette 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.