- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Dupont Manual High
Federal NCES profile for Dupont Manual High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000734
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dupont Manual High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #5 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dupont Manual High has class sizes larger than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Manual High ranks #5 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Dupont Manual High held near 1,922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 210299000734 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,899 enr · 17.9:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Dupont Manual High held near 1,922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Dupont Manual High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- This school
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- Louisville Mal
Louisville Male High
1,763 students
What this shows Dupont Manual High reports 1,899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dupont Manual High compares
Dupont Manual High 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,899 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,899
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Asian 19.8%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Dupont Manual High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dupont Manual High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville Male High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dupont Manual High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Fern Creek High
Standard public school
1,525 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Atherton High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dupont Manual High
How many students attend Dupont Manual High?
Dupont Manual High has 1,899 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,929 (2022-23) → 1,922 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Manual High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Manual High is 17.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dupont Manual High?
19.3% of students at Dupont Manual High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dupont Manual High?
The largest demographic group at Dupont Manual High is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dupont Manual High?
Dupont Manual High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dupont Manual High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Manual High ranks #5 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Dupont Manual High, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students), and Eastern High (1,790 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.