Pineville Independent

Pineville, Kentucky — 1 schools

577
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,649
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pineville Independent operates 1 public schools serving 577 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 531 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,649 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 11.3% local, 61.4% state, and 27.3% 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 $63,311 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #73 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 265.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 65.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.2% White, 2.4% African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Pineville Independent School accounts for 100.0% of all Pineville Independent student enrollment

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

Pineville Independent has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 71.2% 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

Pineville Independent student-counselor ratio is 266:1 — 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 Pineville Independent is typically wider than the Pineville Independent-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pineville Independent chronic absenteeism rate is 65.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

27.3%
Federal
61.4%
State
11.3%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
73 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$597
Studio/mo
$790
1 BR/mo
$866
2 BR/mo
$1,133
3 BR/mo
$1,294
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,311
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 1 schools in Pineville Independent.

White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 2.4%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

265.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
65.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pineville Independent

School Enrollment
Pineville Independent School
531

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pineville Independent?

Pineville Independent has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 577 students.

How much does Pineville Independent spend per student?

Pineville Independent spends $13,649 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #73 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Pineville Independent?

The average teacher salary in Pineville Independent is $63,311 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pineville Independent?

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

What is the demographic composition of Pineville Independent?

Pineville Independent students are 93.2% White, 2.4% African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pineville Independent?

Pineville Independent has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #73 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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