- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, KY
Eastern High
Federal NCES profile for Eastern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000625
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern High has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Middletown, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-162 students YoY
Eastern High shrank from 2,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,874 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 112.6 → 110.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-162 students YoY 210299000625 · Middletown, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,790 enr · 16:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Eastern High shrank from 2,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,874 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 112.6 → 110.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Eastern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- This school
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 Eastern High reports 1,790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern High compares
Eastern High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,790 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,790
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Eastern High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Eastern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville Male High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~1,790 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern High
How many students attend Eastern High?
Eastern High has 1,790 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 2,036 (2022-23) → 1,874 (2023-24), down 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern High is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern High?
34.1% of students at Eastern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern High?
The largest demographic group at Eastern High is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Middletown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern High?
Eastern High 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).
How does Eastern High rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Middletown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Eastern High, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.