- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
Federal NCES profile for Ahrens Educational Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299001447
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ahrens Educational Resource Center earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ahrens Educational Resource Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ahrens Educational Resource Center ranks #2 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ahrens Educational Resource Center grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+18.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210299001447 · Louisville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 7.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Ahrens Educational Resource Center grew from 32 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+18.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.1 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ahrens Educational Resource Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 38
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
38 students
What this shows Ahrens Educational Resource Center reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ahrens Educational Resource Center compares
Ahrens Educational Resource Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
White 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 7.9%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Ahrens Educational Resource Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ahrens Educational Resource Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ahrens Educational Resource Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ahrens Educational Resource Center
How many students attend Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center has 38 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahrens Educational Resource Center is 7.6:1, which is 50% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
62.5% of students at Ahrens Educational Resource Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
The largest demographic group at Ahrens Educational Resource Center is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ahrens Educational Resource Center?
Ahrens Educational Resource Center has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ahrens Educational Resource Center rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ahrens Educational Resource Center ranks #2 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Ahrens Educational Resource Center, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.