Enrollment
453
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210300001642
Jenkins Independent School — Jenkins, KY
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins Independent School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jenkins Independent · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jenkins Independent School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jenkins Independent School reports 453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Kentucky average and 49% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 453 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jenkins Independent spends $14,761 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.6% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 27.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jenkins Independent School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,761
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 453 Top 53% in Kentucky — larger than 47% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.3% +31% vs state
NCES ID 210300001642
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 453:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenkins Independent, which includes Jenkins Independent School.
$14,761
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 56.9%
Federal 27.5%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jenkins Independent School
How many students attend Jenkins Independent School?
Jenkins Independent School has 453 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jenkins, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Independent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins Independent School is 17.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenkins Independent School?
77.3% of students at Jenkins Independent School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins Independent School?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins Independent School is White at 97.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jenkins, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins Independent School?
Jenkins Independent School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.