Enrollment
757
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethtown, KY
Elizabethtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabethtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210165000323
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabethtown High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 17
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabethtown High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabethtown High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown High School is a large high school in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.1% free-meal eligibility runs 44% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elizabethtown's high schools, it stands alongside John Hardin High School (868 students): Elizabethtown High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Elizabethtown Independent also operates Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students) and Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students) alongside Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown High School compares
Elizabethtown 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 64.6%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 8.6%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Elizabethtown High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabethtown Independent, which includes Elizabethtown High School.
$11,567
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 57.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Elizabethtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morningside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panther Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabethtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar high schools in Elizabethtown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown High School
How many students attend Elizabethtown High School?
Elizabethtown High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown High School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabethtown High School?
33.1% of students at Elizabethtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabethtown High School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabethtown High School?
Elizabethtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Elizabethtown High School rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown High School ranks #14 of 17 public schools in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown on the city page.
Is Elizabethtown High School a good school?
Elizabethtown High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Elizabethtown High School, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students), Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students), and Morningside Elementary School (455 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.
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