How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harlan Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harlan, Kentucky | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 829 | 95,230 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 165 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 41.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harlan Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,858 | $19,590 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.0% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 61.7% | 30.9% |
| Local Revenue | 12.3% | 46.8% |
Harlan Independent
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harlan Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 33.6% |
| African American | 3.2% | 38.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.5% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.7% | 60.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harlan Independent | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 214 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 24 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 281.3:1 | 378.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 32.8% |
School Types
Harlan 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.