- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rush, KY
Boyd County Central School
Federal NCES profile for Boyd County Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210062002466
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd County Central School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rush · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd County Central School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County Central School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rush, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Boyd County Central School shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-19.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 210062002466 · Rush, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
18 enr · 9:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (888 students)
Boyd County Central School shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 17 in 2023-24 (-19.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boyd County Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School
888 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School
618 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
425 students
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary School
359 students
- Cannonsburg El 272
Cannonsburg Elementary School
272 students
- This school 18
Boyd County Central School
18 students
What this shows Boyd County Central School reports 18 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd County Central School compares
Boyd County Central 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 37% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,486
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
African American 5.6%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Boyd County Central School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Boyd County reports $16,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd County Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd County Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Rush
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd County Central School
How many students attend Boyd County Central School?
Boyd County Central School has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rush, KY. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 17 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd County Central School is 9:1, which is 41% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% 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 Boyd County Central School?
81.0% of students at Boyd County Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd County Central School?
The largest demographic group at Boyd County Central School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Rush, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd County Central School?
Boyd County Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Boyd County Central School rank among schools in Rush?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd County Central School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rush, 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 Boyd County?
Besides Boyd County Central School, Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students), Boyd County Middle School (618 students), and Summit Elementary School (425 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.