Todd County

Elkton, Kentucky — 5 schools

1,887
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,848
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Todd County operates 5 public schools serving 1,887 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,883 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Todd County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,848 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 19.7% local, 47.5% state, and 32.9% 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 $55,763 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #58 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 470.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.5% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% African American across the district's schools.

South Todd Elementary School accounts for 27.1% of all Todd County student enrollment

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

Todd County school enrollment varies 18× across entities

Todd County school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 511 students (highest), a spread of 482 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

Todd County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.0% 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

Todd County student-counselor ratio is 471:1 — 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

Todd County chronic absenteeism rate is 27.2% — 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 Todd County is typically wider than the Todd 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?

32.9%
Federal
47.5%
State
19.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
58 / 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 Todd County county, where this district is located.

$656
Studio/mo
$700
1 BR/mo
$918
2 BR/mo
$1,151
3 BR/mo
$1,351
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,763
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 Todd County.

White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 10.6%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

470.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Todd County

School Enrollment
South Todd Elementary School
511
Todd County Central High School
500
North Todd Elementary School
442
Todd County Middle School
401
Horizons High School
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Todd County?

Todd County has 5 schools, including 3 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,887 students.

How much does Todd County spend per student?

Todd County spends $16,848 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #58 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Todd County?

The average teacher salary in Todd County is $55,763 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Todd County?

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

What is the demographic composition of Todd County?

Todd County students are 71.5% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Todd County?

Todd County has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #58 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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