- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanville, KY
Betsy Layne High School
Federal NCES profile for Betsy Layne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210195000406
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betsy Layne High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 387
- students enrolled
Betsy Layne High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Floyd County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210195000406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Betsy Layne High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210195000406 · Stanville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.8:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students)
Betsy Layne High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Betsy Layne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Betsy Layne El
Betsy Layne Elementary School
638 students
- South Floyd El
South Floyd Elementary School
596 students
- Prestonsburg E
Prestonsburg Elementary School
574 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
534 students
- Prestonsburg H
Prestonsburg High School
508 students
- This school
Betsy Layne High School
387 students
What this shows Betsy Layne High School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betsy Layne High School compares
Betsy Layne High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Betsy Layne High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Floyd County reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betsy Layne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betsy Layne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Layne High School
How many students attend Betsy Layne High School?
Betsy Layne High School has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Layne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Layne High School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Betsy Layne High School?
71.3% of students at Betsy Layne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betsy Layne High School?
The largest demographic group at Betsy Layne High School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Stanville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betsy Layne High School?
Betsy Layne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Floyd County?
Besides Betsy Layne High School, Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students), South Floyd Elementary School (596 students), and Prestonsburg Elementary School (574 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.