Enrollment
191
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, KY
Ashland Head Start
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210015002023
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Head Start earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Head Start has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Head Start ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015002023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland Head Start compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland Head Start
Ashland Head Start is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ashland, Kentucky, enrolling 191 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 above the state's typical profile, with 72.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ashland's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (271 students): Ashland Head Start is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 12.3:1).
Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students) and Ashland Middle School (671 students) alongside Ashland Head Start.
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 Ashland Head Start compares
Ashland Head Start 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 | 72.5% | ▲ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
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.
Funding equity
$11,952
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.
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.
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 84.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Ashland Head Start is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Independent, which includes Ashland Head Start.
$11,952
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.9%
State 56.6%
Federal 21.5%
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 Ashland Head Start Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Head Start's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview High School
Standard public school
257 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Standard public school
230 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative education program
13 students
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a
Alternative education program
5 students 1.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland Head Start
How many students attend Ashland Head Start?
Ashland Head Start has 191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Head Start 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 Ashland Head Start?
72.5% of students at Ashland Head Start are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Head Start is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Head Start?
Ashland Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ashland Head Start rank among schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Head Start ranks #6 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
Is Ashland Head Start a good school?
Ashland Head Start earns 30/100 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 Ashland Independent?
Besides Ashland Head Start, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Ashland Middle School (671 students), and Hager Elementary School (344 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.
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