- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barbourville, KY
Knox Appalachian School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Appalachian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 77/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210315001997
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Appalachian School earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Barbourville · Resource Index
- 77
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Appalachian School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Appalachian School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY.
School address
District: Knox County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210315001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Knox Appalachian School shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-35.0%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210315001997 · Barbourville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 6.4:1 · 95.0% lunch · RII 77
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Central High School (720 students)
Knox Appalachian School shrank from 40 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-35.0%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Knox Appalachian School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knox Central H
Knox Central High School
720 students
- Knox County Mi
Knox County Middle School
522 students
- Lynn Camp Ele
Lynn Camp Elementary School
501 students
- Lynn Camp Midd
Lynn Camp Middle High School
447 students
- Jesse D Lay El
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
325 students
- This school 32
Knox Appalachian School
32 students
What this shows Knox Appalachian School reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Appalachian School compares
Knox Appalachian School 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 60% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Knox Appalachian School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox County reports $14,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Appalachian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knox County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Camp Middle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse D Lay Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Appalachian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Knox County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
52 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Appalachian School
How many students attend Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Barbourville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Appalachian School is 6.4:1, which is 58% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 59% 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 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% of enrollment, in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Appalachian School?
Knox Appalachian School has a Resource Investment Index of 77/100 (higher 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 Knox Appalachian School rank among schools in Barbourville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Appalachian School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Barbourville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Barbourville on the city page.
What other schools are in Knox County?
Besides Knox Appalachian School, Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students), Knox County Middle School (522 students), and Lynn Camp Elementary School (501 students). See the Knox County district page for the complete list.