- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisville, KY
Fern Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Fern Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210299000628
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fern Creek High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #12 of 18
- high schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fern Creek High has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Creek High ranks #12 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Fern Creek High shrank from 1,688 students in 2022-23 to 1,588 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 105.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 210299000628 · Louisville, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,525 enr · 14.1:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Fern Creek High shrank from 1,688 students in 2022-23 to 1,588 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 108.5 → 105.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Fern Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
Fern Creek High
1,525 students
What this shows Fern Creek High reports 1,525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fern Creek High compares
Fern Creek High 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,525 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,525
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
506
in-school suspensions + 274 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.7%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Fern Creek High is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fern Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fern Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Louisville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Ballard High
Standard public school
2,148 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Dupont Manual High
Standard public school
1,899 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Pleasure Ridge Park High
Standard public school
1,777 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Louisville Male High
Standard public school
1,763 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Southern High
Standard public school
1,725 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Atherton High
Standard public school
1,466 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fern Creek High
How many students attend Fern Creek High?
Fern Creek High has 1,525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,688 (2022-23) → 1,588 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fern Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fern Creek High is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Fern Creek High?
55.8% of students at Fern Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fern Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Fern Creek High is African American at 32.7% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fern Creek High?
Fern Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fern Creek High rank among high schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fern Creek High ranks #12 of 18 high schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Fern Creek High, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.