Enrollment
23
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210597002380
Dessie Scott School — Pine Ridge, KY
Federal NCES profile for Dessie Scott School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wolfe County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dessie Scott School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dessie Scott School reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 54% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Kentucky average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wolfe County spends $17,673 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.0% from local sources (property taxes), 61.8% from the state, and 28.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dessie Scott School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
— 53% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 23 Top 6% in Kentucky — larger than 94% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 7.3:1 -53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 210597002380
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolfe County, which includes Dessie Scott School.
$17,673
Per student
+17%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 28.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
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- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dessie Scott School
How many students attend Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School has 23 students enrolled. It is a other school in Pine Ridge, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dessie Scott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dessie Scott School is 7.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.