Enrollment
381
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, KY
Crittenden County High School
Federal NCES profile for Crittenden County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210138000279
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crittenden County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crittenden County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, KY.
School address
District: Crittenden County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210138000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crittenden County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crittenden County High School
Crittenden County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Marion, Kentucky, enrolling 381 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 381 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marion's high schools, it stands alongside Pathway Academy High School (1 students): Crittenden County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 1:1).
Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students) and Crittenden County Middle School (277 students) alongside Crittenden 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 Crittenden County High School compares
Crittenden 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$11,805
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 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 94.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Crittenden County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crittenden County, which includes Crittenden County High School.
$11,805
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.6%
Federal 21.3%
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 Crittenden County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crittenden County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathway Academy High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crittenden County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crittenden County High School
How many students attend Crittenden County High School?
Crittenden County High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County High School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crittenden County High School?
51.3% of students at Crittenden County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crittenden County High School?
The largest demographic group at Crittenden County High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Marion, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crittenden County High School?
Crittenden County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crittenden County High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
Is Crittenden County High School a good school?
Crittenden County High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Crittenden County?
Besides Crittenden County High School, Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students), Crittenden County Middle School (277 students), and Pathway Academy High School (1 students). See the Crittenden County district page for the complete list.
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