- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210480001948
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 37/100 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.
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Ridge High School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210480001948 · Lick Creek, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 12.9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
East Ridge High School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school
East Ridge High School
360 students
What this shows East Ridge High School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge High School compares
East Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 37/100 (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).
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.