- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazard, KY
Cordia School
Federal NCES profile for Cordia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210312002233
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordia School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cordia School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cordia School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Cordia School shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210312002233 · Hazard, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Knott County Central High School (520 students)
Cordia School shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Cordia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knott County C
Knott County Central High School
520 students
- Hindman Elemen
Hindman Elementary School
434 students
- Carr Creek Ele
Carr Creek Elementary School
369 students
- Emmalena Eleme 204
Emmalena Elementary School
204 students
- This school 185
Cordia School
185 students
- Beaver Creek E 183
Beaver Creek Elementary School
183 students
What this shows Cordia School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordia School compares
Cordia School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$17,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Cordia School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knott County reports $17,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hindman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carr Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmalena Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hazard
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordia School
How many students attend Cordia School?
Cordia School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordia School is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% 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 Cordia School?
81.4% of students at Cordia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordia School?
The largest demographic group at Cordia School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordia School?
Cordia School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Cordia School rank among schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Cordia School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hazard, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Knott County?
Besides Cordia School, Knott County also operates Knott County Central High School (520 students), Hindman Elementary School (434 students), and Carr Creek Elementary School (369 students). See the Knott County district page for the complete list.