Eminence Independent

Eminence, Kentucky — 3 schools

988
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,410
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eminence Independent operates 3 public schools serving 988 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,068 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Henry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,410 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 21.0% local, 60.1% state, and 18.9% 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 $57,611 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #158 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 365.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American across the district's schools.

Eminence High School accounts for 51.6% of all Eminence Independent student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Eminence Independent-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

Eminence Independent school enrollment varies 8.9× across entities

Eminence Independent school enrollment ranges from 62 students (lowest) to 551 students (highest), a spread of 489 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

Eminence Independent student-counselor ratio is 365:1 — 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

Eminence Independent 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 Eminence Independent is typically wider than the Eminence Independent-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.9%
Federal
60.1%
State
21.0%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
158 / 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 Henry County county, where this district is located.

$966
Studio/mo
$1,047
1 BR/mo
$1,272
2 BR/mo
$1,625
3 BR/mo
$1,891
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,611
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 3 schools in Eminence Independent.

White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
365.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eminence Independent

School Enrollment
Eminence High School
551
Eminence Elementary School
455
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
62

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eminence Independent?

Eminence Independent has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 988 students.

How much does Eminence Independent spend per student?

Eminence Independent spends $13,410 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #158 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Eminence Independent?

The average teacher salary in Eminence Independent is $57,611 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Eminence Independent?

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

What is the demographic composition of Eminence Independent?

Eminence Independent students are 75.2% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.4% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Eminence Independent?

Eminence Independent has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #158 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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