- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckhorn, KY
Buckhorn School
Federal NCES profile for Buckhorn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210477001166
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckhorn School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 320
- students enrolled
Buckhorn School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Perry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210477001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Buckhorn School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210477001166 · Buckhorn, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry County Central High School (819 students)
Buckhorn School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Buckhorn School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry County C
Perry County Central High School
819 students
- West Perry Ele
West Perry Elementary School
743 students
- East Perry Cou
East Perry County Elementary School
603 students
- Robert W Combs 325
Robert W Combs Elementary School
325 students
- This school 320
Buckhorn School
320 students
- Viper Elementa 282
Viper Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Buckhorn School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckhorn School compares
Buckhorn 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 34% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.3%
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
$15,812
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
24
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Buckhorn School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry County reports $15,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckhorn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Perry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Perry County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert W Combs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckhorn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckhorn School
How many students attend Buckhorn School?
Buckhorn School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckhorn, KY. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn School is 13.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Buckhorn School?
70.3% of students at Buckhorn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckhorn School?
The largest demographic group at Buckhorn School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Buckhorn, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckhorn School?
Buckhorn School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Perry County?
Besides Buckhorn School, Perry County also operates Perry County Central High School (819 students), West Perry Elementary School (743 students), and East Perry County Elementary School (603 students). See the Perry County district page for the complete list.