Enrollment
360
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lick Creek, KY
East Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480001948
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 360
- students enrolled
East Ridge High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Ridge High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Ridge High School
East Ridge High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Lick Creek, Kentucky, enrolling 360 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #303, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 360 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students) and Mullins Elementary School (779 students) alongside East Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$13,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, East Ridge High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County, which includes East Ridge High School.
$13,492
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 59.4%
Federal 19.1%
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.
How East Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~360 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Ridge High School
How many students attend East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lick Creek, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge High School is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 East Ridge High School?
67.6% of students at East Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge High School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Lick Creek, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge High School?
East Ridge High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Ridge High School a good school?
East Ridge High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides East Ridge High School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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