- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, KY
Fairview High School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210180000348
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Fairview Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210180000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Fairview High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 210180000348 · Ashland, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 10.3:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairview Elementary School (271 students)
Fairview High School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Fairview High School compares
Fairview High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$16,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Fairview High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Independent reports $16,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Ashland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Standard public school
230 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ashland Head Start
Standard public school
191 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative education program
13 students
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a
Alternative education program
5 students 1.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview High School
How many students attend Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview High School is 10.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 Fairview High School?
55.0% of students at Fairview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview High School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Fairview High School rank among schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview High School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairview Independent?
Besides Fairview High School, Fairview Independent also operates Fairview Elementary School (271 students). See the Fairview Independent district page for the complete list.