- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eminence, KY
Eminence High School
Federal NCES profile for Eminence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210171000332
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eminence High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 551
- students enrolled
Eminence High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Eminence Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210171000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Eminence High School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 210171000332 · Eminence, KY Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 17.2:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eminence Elementary School (455 students)
Eminence High School grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Eminence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eminence High School
551 students
- Eminence Eleme
Eminence Elementary School
455 students
- Bluegrass Chal 62
Bluegrass Challenge Academy
62 students
What this shows Eminence High School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eminence High School compares
Eminence High School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,236
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Eminence High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eminence Independent reports $12,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eminence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluegrass Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eminence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 62:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar other schools in Eminence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eminence High School
How many students attend Eminence High School?
Eminence High School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eminence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eminence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eminence High School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eminence High School?
40.7% of students at Eminence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eminence High School?
The largest demographic group at Eminence High School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Eminence, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eminence High School?
Eminence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Eminence Independent?
Besides Eminence High School, Eminence Independent also operates Eminence Elementary School (455 students) and Bluegrass Challenge Academy (62 students). See the Eminence Independent district page for the complete list.