Crittenden County

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Marion, Kentucky - 4 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks Crittenden County #83 of 171 districts in Kentucky (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,015 per pupil, Crittenden County ranks #133 of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending (Kentucky districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,363
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,015
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crittenden County operates 4 public schools serving 1,363 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 combined, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Crittenden County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,015 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kentucky compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.1% local, 57.6% state, and 21.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 50/100, ranked #83 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 321.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Crittenden County Elementary School, with a diversity index of 13.9/100.

Its largest campus is Crittenden County Elementary School, enrolling 614 students (48% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Pathway Academy High School, at 1 students, a 614x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Crittenden County Elementary School accounts for 45.0% of all Crittenden County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Crittenden County a distant remainder — means Crittenden County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Crittenden County school enrollment varies 614× across entities

Crittenden County school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 614 students (highest), a spread of 613 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. 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

Crittenden County reports 55.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Crittenden County student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Crittenden County is typically wider than the Crittenden County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Crittenden County chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 Crittenden County is typically wider than the Crittenden County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.3%
Federal
57.6%
State
21.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
83 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Crittenden County.

White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 12.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Crittenden County's schools, below the Kentucky average of 34.5.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Crittenden County Elementary School 13.9
  2. 2 Crittenden County Middle School 13.1
  3. 3 Crittenden County High School 11.2

Programs & Resources

321.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Crittenden County

School Enrollment
Crittenden County Elementary School
614
Crittenden County High School
381
Crittenden County Middle School
277
Pathway Academy High School
1

How Crittenden County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kentucky districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Newport Independent Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Mclean County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Campbellsville Independent Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Metcalfe County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Trimble County Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Crittenden County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crittenden County?

Crittenden County has 4 schools, including 1 combined, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,363 students.

How much does Crittenden County spend per student?

Crittenden County spends $13,015 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #83 in Kentucky.

What is the demographic composition of Crittenden County?

Crittenden County students are 93.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crittenden County?

Crittenden County has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #83 out of 171 districts in Kentucky.