Robertson County

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An equity score of 65/100 ranks Robertson County #47 of 171 districts in Kentucky (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,827 per pupil, Robertson County ranks #23 of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending (Kentucky districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

479
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,827
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Robertson County operates 1 public schools serving 479 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Robertson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,827 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 171 Kentucky districts by per-pupil spending. See how Kentucky compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 14.5% local, 55.4% state, and 30.1% 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 65/100, ranked #47 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 453:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.4% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Robertson County School, enrolling 453 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Robertson County School accounts for 94.6% of all Robertson County student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Robertson County a distant remainder — means Robertson County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Robertson County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.1% 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

Robertson County student-counselor ratio is 453:1 — 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

Robertson County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.6% — 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 Robertson County is typically wider than the Robertson 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?

30.1%
Federal
55.4%
State
14.5%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
47 / 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 1 schools in Robertson County.

White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

453:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Robertson County

School Enrollment
Robertson County School
453

How Robertson County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Kentucky districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Science Hill Independent Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Jenkins Independent Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Burgin Independent Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
East Bernstadt Independent Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Dawson Springs Independent Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

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

Nearby Districts in Kentucky

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Jefferson County
95,230 students · 168 schools · $17,376/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Robertson County?

Robertson County has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 479 students.

How much does Robertson County spend per student?

Robertson County spends $14,827 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #47 in Kentucky.

What is the demographic composition of Robertson County?

Robertson County students are 95.4% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Robertson County?

Robertson County has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #47 out of 171 districts in Kentucky.