How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballard High | Farnsley Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 919 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.5% | 63.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballard High | Farnsley Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $19,590 |
| District | Jefferson County | Jefferson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballard High | Farnsley Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.6% | 38.8% |
| African American | 25.0% | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballard High | Farnsley Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 537:1 | 306.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.8% | 39.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 335 | 238 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.