- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nicholasville, KY
East Jessamine High School
Federal NCES profile for East Jessamine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210303001641
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jessamine High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jessamine High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jessamine High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
East Jessamine High School held near 1,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 210303001641 · Nicholasville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,222 enr · 19.7:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
East Jessamine High School held near 1,214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.3 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Jessamine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- This school
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- Hattie C. Warn
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
570 students
What this shows East Jessamine High School reports 1,222 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jessamine High School compares
East Jessamine 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,222
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,940
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, East Jessamine High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jessamine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jessamine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Nicholasville
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 (~1,222 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jessamine High School
How many students attend East Jessamine High School?
East Jessamine High School has 1,222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,173 (2022-23) → 1,214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jessamine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jessamine High School is 19.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Jessamine High School?
55.3% of students at East Jessamine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jessamine High School?
The largest demographic group at East Jessamine High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jessamine High School?
East Jessamine 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).
How does East Jessamine High School rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jessamine High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides East Jessamine High School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine Middle School (944 students), and West Jessamine Middle School (887 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.