Enrollment
293
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandy Hook, KY
Elliott County High School
Federal NCES profile for Elliott County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210168000331
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elliott County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sandy Hook · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elliott County High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, KY.
School address
District: Elliott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210168000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elliott County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elliott County High School
Elliott County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 276 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 293 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Elliott County also operates Elliott County Primary School (224 students) and Elliott County Middle School (190 students) alongside Elliott County 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 Elliott County High School compares
Elliott County 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$15,119
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 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 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Elliott County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elliott County, which includes Elliott County High School.
$15,119
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 20.9%
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 Elliott County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elliott County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~293 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elliott County High School
How many students attend Elliott County High School?
Elliott County High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County High School is 12.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% 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 Elliott County High School?
67.2% of students at Elliott County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elliott County High School?
The largest demographic group at Elliott County High School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elliott County High School?
Elliott County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Elliott County High School rank among public schools in Sandy Hook?
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook on the city page.
Is Elliott County High School a good school?
Elliott County High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Elliott County?
Besides Elliott County High School, Elliott County also operates Elliott County Primary School (224 students), Elliott County Middle School (190 students), and Elliott County Intermediate School (185 students). See the Elliott County district page for the complete list.
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