Enrollment
32
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210315001997
Knox Appalachian School — Barbourville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Knox Appalachian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 75/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 69
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: Knox County · 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox Appalachian School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Knox Appalachian School reports 32 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 95.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Kentucky average and 83% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 32 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Knox County spends $15,928 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.7% from local sources (property taxes), 62.4% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+), 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 Knox Appalachian 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 60% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 8% | — | — |
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
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
8:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,928
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 32 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 32 Top 8% in Kentucky — larger than 92% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 95.0% +60% vs state
NCES ID 210315001997
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 32:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Knox Appalachian School.
$15,928
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 62.4%
Federal 25.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Knox Appalachian School
How many students attend Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has 32 students enrolled. It is a other school in Barbourville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School is 8:1, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox Appalachian School?
95.0% of students at Knox Appalachian School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Appalachian School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Appalachian School is White at 84.4%. The school serves a student body in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (B+) 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.