Enrollment
173
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corbin, KY
Corbin School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Corbin School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210132002367
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corbin School of Innovation earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Corbin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 62.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Corbin School of Innovation has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin School of Innovation ranks #1 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY.
School address
District: Corbin Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210132002367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corbin School of Innovation compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corbin School of Innovation
Corbin School of Innovation is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Corbin, Kentucky, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 63% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Corbin's public schools, it stands alongside Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students): Corbin School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students) and Corbin Primary (815 students) alongside Corbin School of Innovation.
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 Corbin School of Innovation compares
Corbin School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 63% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,395
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
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 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Corbin School of Innovation is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corbin Independent, which includes Corbin School of Innovation.
$11,395
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 67.2%
Federal 18.2%
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 Corbin School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corbin Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corbin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corbin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corbin Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corbin School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Corbin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Hunter Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Elementary School
Standard public school
501 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Lynn Camp Middle High School
Standard public school
447 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Corbin Preschool
Standard public school
106 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Corbin Educational Center
Alternative education program
33 students 5.5:1 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Corbin School of Innovation
How many students attend Corbin School of Innovation?
Corbin School of Innovation has 173 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Corbin, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corbin School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Corbin School of Innovation is 24.7:1, which is 63% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corbin School of Innovation?
62.4% of students at Corbin School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corbin School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Corbin School of Innovation is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Corbin, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corbin School of Innovation?
Corbin School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Corbin School of Innovation rank among schools in Corbin?
By Resource Investment Index, Corbin School of Innovation ranks #1 of 7 schools in Corbin, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corbin on the city page.
Is Corbin School of Innovation a good school?
Corbin School of Innovation earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Corbin Independent?
Besides Corbin School of Innovation, Corbin Independent also operates Corbin High School (820 students), Corbin Primary (815 students), and Corbin Middle School (675 students). See the Corbin Independent district page for the complete list.
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