Enrollment
906
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scottsville, KY
Allen County-Scottsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Allen County-Scottsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210007000010
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen County-Scottsville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Scottsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen County-Scottsville High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen County-Scottsville High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottsville, KY.
School address
District: Allen County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210007000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen County-Scottsville High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen County-Scottsville High School
Allen County-Scottsville High School is a higher-need, large high school in Scottsville, Kentucky, enrolling 906 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 906 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 302 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 239 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 906 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Allen County also operates Allen County Primary Center (1,000 students) and Allen County Intermediate Center (665 students) alongside Allen County-Scottsville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen County-Scottsville High School compares
Allen County-Scottsville High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Allen County-Scottsville High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen County, which includes Allen County-Scottsville High School.
$11,493
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 62.0%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allen County-Scottsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James E Bazzell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patriot Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen County-Scottsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen County-Scottsville High School
How many students attend Allen County-Scottsville High School?
Allen County-Scottsville High School has 906 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scottsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen County-Scottsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen County-Scottsville High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen County-Scottsville High School?
50.1% of students at Allen County-Scottsville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen County-Scottsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Allen County-Scottsville High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Scottsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen County-Scottsville High School?
Allen County-Scottsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen County-Scottsville High School rank among public schools in Scottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen County-Scottsville High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Scottsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsville on the city page.
Is Allen County-Scottsville High School a good school?
Allen County-Scottsville High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Allen County?
Besides Allen County-Scottsville High School, Allen County also operates Allen County Primary Center (1,000 students), Allen County Intermediate Center (665 students), and James E Bazzell Middle School (448 students). See the Allen County district page for the complete list.
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