Enrollment
643
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210176000342
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estill County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estill County High School
Estill County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Irvine, Kentucky, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.6% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 643 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Estill County also operates West Irvine Elementary (479 students) and Estill Springs Elementary (475 students) alongside Estill 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 Estill County High School compares
Estill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,010
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 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.
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 96.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes Estill County High School.
$13,010
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 67.4%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~643 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Estill County High School a good school?
Estill County High School earns 30/100 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. 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 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.
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