- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Breathitt Regional School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+26.7%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210069001623 · Jackson, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 18:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Breathitt County High School (669 students)
Breathitt Regional School grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+26.7%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Breathitt Regional School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breathitt Coun
Breathitt County High School
669 students
- Sebastian Elem
Sebastian Elementary School
393 students
- Marie Roberts- 231
Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School
231 students
- Highland-Turne 184
Highland-Turner Elementary School
184 students
- This school 36
Breathitt Regional School
36 students
- Breathitt Coun 18
Breathitt County Day Treatment
18 students
What this shows Breathitt Regional School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breathitt Regional School compares
Breathitt Regional School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,655
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Breathitt County reports $15,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~36 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 8.
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, 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 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.
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.