Enrollment
561
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, KY
Caldwell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210084000166
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY.
School address
District: Caldwell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210084000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell County High School
Caldwell County High School is a mid-sized high school in Princeton, Kentucky, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Kentucky schools and 23% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 152 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County Primary School (532 students) and Caldwell County Middle School (400 students) alongside Caldwell County High 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 Caldwell County High School compares
Caldwell County High 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$11,633
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 82.0%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Caldwell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell County, which includes Caldwell County High School.
$11,633
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 21.0%
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 Caldwell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Caldwell County High School
How many students attend Caldwell County High School?
Caldwell County High School has 561 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County High School is 18.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell County High School?
42.5% of students at Caldwell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell County High School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Princeton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell County High School?
Caldwell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caldwell County High School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Caldwell County High School a good school?
Caldwell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Caldwell County?
Besides Caldwell County High School, Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County Primary School (532 students), Caldwell County Middle School (400 students), and Caldwell County Elementary School (386 students). See the Caldwell County district page for the complete list.
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