Allen County

Scottsville, Kentucky — 5 schools

3,149
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,261
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Allen County operates 5 public schools serving 3,149 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,138 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Allen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,261 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 19.4% local, 62.0% state, and 18.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $58,078 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #160 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 478.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Allen County Primary Center accounts for 31.9% of all Allen County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Allen County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Allen County school enrollment varies 8.4× across entities

Allen County school enrollment ranges from 119 students (lowest) to 1,000 students (highest), a spread of 881 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Allen County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Allen County student-counselor ratio is 479:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Allen County chronic absenteeism rate is 22.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Allen County is typically wider than the Allen County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.5%
Federal
62.0%
State
19.4%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
160 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Allen County county, where this district is located.

$759
Studio/mo
$759
1 BR/mo
$996
2 BR/mo
$1,224
3 BR/mo
$1,520
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$58,078
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Allen County.

White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
478.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Allen County

School Enrollment
Allen County Primary Center
1,000
Allen County-Scottsville High School
906
Allen County Intermediate Center
665
James E Bazzell Middle School
448
Patriot Academy
119

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Allen County?

Allen County has 5 schools, including 2 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,149 students.

How much does Allen County spend per student?

Allen County spends $12,261 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #160 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Allen County?

The average teacher salary in Allen County is $58,078 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Allen County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Allen County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Allen County?

Allen County students are 88.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Allen County?

Allen County has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #160 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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