- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belfry, KY
Belfry High School
Federal NCES profile for Belfry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480001179
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfry High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Belfry · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfry High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belfry, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Belfry High School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 210480001179 · Belfry, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 15.4:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Belfry High School shrank from 531 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Belfry High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school
Belfry High School
463 students
What this shows Belfry High School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfry High School compares
Belfry High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Belfry High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfry High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfry High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfry High School
How many students attend Belfry High School?
Belfry High School has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belfry, KY. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfry High School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfry High School?
57.1% of students at Belfry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfry High School?
The largest demographic group at Belfry High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Belfry, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfry High School?
Belfry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belfry High School rank among public schools in Belfry?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Belfry, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Belfry High School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.