Enrollment
36
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, KY
Breathitt Regional School
Federal NCES profile for Breathitt Regional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210069001623
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breathitt Regional School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Breathitt Regional School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt Regional School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY.
School address
District: Breathitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210069001623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breathitt Regional School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breathitt Regional School
Breathitt Regional School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Jackson, Kentucky, enrolling 36 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 36 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Breathitt County High School (669 students): Breathitt Regional School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 14.2:1).
Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students) and Sebastian Elementary School (393 students) alongside Breathitt Regional School.
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 Breathitt Regional School compares
Breathitt Regional 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 + 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 83.3%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Breathitt Regional School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breathitt County, which includes Breathitt Regional School.
$14,367
Per student
+9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.2%
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 Breathitt Regional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland-Turner Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breathitt County Day Treatment | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breathitt Regional School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Breathitt County High School
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sebastian Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson City School
Standard public school
371 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
18 students 9:1 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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breathitt Regional School
How many students attend Breathitt Regional School?
Breathitt Regional School has 36 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breathitt Regional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breathitt Regional School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breathitt Regional School?
60.0% of students at Breathitt Regional School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breathitt Regional School?
The largest demographic group at Breathitt Regional School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Jackson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breathitt Regional School?
Breathitt Regional School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Breathitt Regional School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt Regional School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Breathitt Regional School a good school?
Breathitt Regional School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Breathitt County?
Besides Breathitt Regional School, Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students), Sebastian Elementary School (393 students), and Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students). See the Breathitt County district page for the complete list.
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