- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Ridge, KY
Dessie Scott School
Federal NCES profile for Dessie Scott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210597002380
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dessie Scott School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 23
- students enrolled
Dessie Scott School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wolfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210597002380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dessie Scott School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-40.9%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210597002380 · Pine Ridge, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 7.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolfe County High School (333 students)
Dessie Scott School shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-40.9%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Dessie Scott School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wolfe County H
Wolfe County High School
333 students
- Campton Elemen
Campton Elementary School
315 students
- Wolfe County M
Wolfe County Middle School
148 students
- Rogers Element 127
Rogers Elementary School
127 students
- Red River Vall 107
Red River Valley Elementary School
107 students
- This school 23
Dessie Scott School
23 students
What this shows Dessie Scott School reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dessie Scott School compares
Dessie Scott 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,855
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 + 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 87.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Dessie Scott School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Wolfe County reports $17,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dessie Scott School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolfe County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red River Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dessie Scott School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Pine Ridge
1 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 (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dessie Scott School
How many students attend Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School has 23 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pine Ridge, KY. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dessie Scott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dessie Scott School is 7.7:1, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 51% 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 Dessie Scott School?
100.0% of students at Dessie Scott School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dessie Scott School?
The largest demographic group at Dessie Scott School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Pine Ridge, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Wolfe County?
Besides Dessie Scott School, Wolfe County also operates Wolfe County High School (333 students), Campton Elementary School (315 students), and Wolfe County Middle School (148 students). See the Wolfe County district page for the complete list.