- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brandenburg, KY
James R. Allen High School
Federal NCES profile for James R. Allen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210405002202
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R. Allen High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Brandenburg · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James R. Allen High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James R. Allen High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY.
School address
District: Meade County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210405002202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
James R. Allen High School grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+32.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210405002202 · Brandenburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 39:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Meade County High School (1,512 students)
James R. Allen High School grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+32.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James R. Allen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meade County H
Meade County High School
1,512 students
- Barry Hahn Pri
Barry Hahn Primary School
807 students
- Stuart Pepper
Stuart Pepper Middle School
702 students
- David T. Wilso 529
David T. Wilson Elementary
529 students
- Flaherty Prima 403
Flaherty Primary School
403 students
- This school 39
James R. Allen High School
39 students
What this shows James R. Allen High School reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How James R. Allen High School compares
James R. Allen 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 157% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
39:1
students per teacher
- 157% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$11,339
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, James R. Allen High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meade County reports $11,339 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James R. Allen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David T. Wilson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R. Allen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Brandenburg
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about James R. Allen High School
How many students attend James R. Allen High School?
James R. Allen High School has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brandenburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R. Allen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R. Allen High School is 39:1, which is 157% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James R. Allen High School?
75.0% of students at James R. Allen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James R. Allen High School?
The largest demographic group at James R. Allen High School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R. Allen High School?
James R. Allen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James R. Allen High School rank among public schools in Brandenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James R. Allen High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, 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 Brandenburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Meade County?
Besides James R. Allen High School, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.