Enrollment
755
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barbourville, KY
Barbourville City School
Federal NCES profile for Barbourville City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210024001969
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbourville City School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbourville City School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbourville City School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Barbourville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210024001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barbourville City School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barbourville City School
Barbourville City School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Barbourville, Kentucky, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 34% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 755 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Barbourville's public schools, it stands alongside Jesse D Lay Elementary School (325 students): Barbourville City School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 13:1).
Its district, Barbourville Independent, also runs Barbourville Learning Center (2 students).
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 Barbourville City School compares
Barbourville City 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,692
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 94.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Barbourville City School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barbourville Independent, which includes Barbourville City School.
$11,692
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 60.9%
Federal 23.6%
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 Barbourville City School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbourville Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Barbourville City School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative education program
32 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 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 (~755 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barbourville City School
How many students attend Barbourville City School?
Barbourville City School has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barbourville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbourville City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbourville City School is 20.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbourville City School?
69.6% of students at Barbourville City School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbourville City School?
The largest demographic group at Barbourville City School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbourville City School?
Barbourville City School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Barbourville City School rank among schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbourville City School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barbourville on the city page.
Is Barbourville City School a good school?
Barbourville City School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Barbourville Independent?
Besides Barbourville City School, Barbourville Independent also operates Barbourville Learning Center (2 students). See the Barbourville Independent district page for the complete list.
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