Enrollment
39
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+157% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James R. Allen High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at James R. Allen High School
James R. Allen High School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, enrolling 39 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 157% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 39 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Brandenburg's public schools, it stands alongside Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students): James R. Allen High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39:1 vs 18.8:1).
Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students) and Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students) alongside James R. Allen 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 James R. Allen High School compares
James R. Allen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,252
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes James R. Allen High School.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~39:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is James R. Allen High School a good school?
James R. Allen High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 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.
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