- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Irvine, KY
Estill County High School
Federal NCES profile for Estill County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210176000342
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Estill County High School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210176000342 · Irvine, KY High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 17.4:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Irvine Elementary (479 students)
Estill County High School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Estill County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Estill County High School
643 students
- West Irvine El
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- Estill Springs
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- Estill County
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- South Irvine E 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- Estill County 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows Estill County High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill County High School compares
Estill County 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$13,527
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Estill County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Irvine Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill County Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 58:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill County High School
How many students attend Estill County High School?
Estill County High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Irvine, KY. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill County High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estill County High School?
57.6% of students at Estill County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill County High School?
The largest demographic group at Estill County High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill County High School?
Estill County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Estill County High School rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Estill County?
Besides Estill County High School, Estill County also operates West Irvine Elementary (479 students), Estill Springs Elementary (475 students), and Estill County Middle School (423 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.