- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210138000279
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Crittenden County High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 210138000279 · Marion, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students)
Crittenden County High School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crittenden County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County Elementary School
614 students
- This school
Crittenden County High School
381 students
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County Middle School
277 students
- Pathway Academ 1
Pathway Academy High School
1 students
What this shows Crittenden County High School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crittenden County High School compares
Crittenden County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,015
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
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.
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
District finance for Crittenden County reports $13,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.