- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Corbin School of Innovation shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 210132002367 · Corbin, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 24.7:1 · 62.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Corbin High School (820 students)
Corbin School of Innovation shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Corbin School of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corbin High Sc
Corbin High School
820 students
- Corbin Primary
Corbin Primary
815 students
- Corbin Middle
Corbin Middle School
675 students
- Corbin Element
Corbin Elementary School
384 students
- This school 173
Corbin School of Innovation
173 students
- Corbin Prescho 106
Corbin Preschool
106 students
What this shows Corbin School of Innovation reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Corbin School of Innovation compares
Corbin School of Innovation is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Corbin Independent reports $12,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.