- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210165000323
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Elizabethtown High School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 210165000323 · Elizabethtown, KY High · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 16.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students)
Elizabethtown High School held near 799 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Elizabethtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabethtown High School
757 students
- Talton K Stone
Talton K Stone Middle School
526 students
- Helmwood Heigh
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
461 students
- Morningside El
Morningside Elementary School
455 students
- Panther Academ 222
Panther Academy
222 students
- Valley View Ed 23
Valley View Education Center
23 students
What this shows Elizabethtown High School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabethtown High School compares
Elizabethtown 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,110
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
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.
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
District finance for Elizabethtown Independent reports $13,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~757 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.