- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dawson Spgs, KY
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210150002203
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 289
- students enrolled
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dawson Springs Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210150002203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210150002203 · Dawson Spgs, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 14.4:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dawson Springs Elementary (342 students)
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School compares
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$14,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dawson Springs Independent reports $14,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dawson Spgs, KY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
62.9% of students at Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Dawson Spgs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School?
Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dawson Springs Independent?
Besides Dawson Springs Jr/Sr High School, Dawson Springs Independent also operates Dawson Springs Elementary (342 students). See the Dawson Springs Independent district page for the complete list.