Enrollment
32
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-58% 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
What stands out at Knox Appalachian School
Knox Appalachian School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Barbourville, Kentucky, enrolling 32 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Knox Appalachian School is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 58% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 95.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 32 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 32 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Barbourville's public schools, it stands alongside Barbourville City School (755 students): Knox Appalachian School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.4:1 vs 20.4:1).
Knox County also operates Knox Central High School (720 students) and Knox County Middle School (522 students) alongside Knox Appalachian 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 Knox Appalachian School compares
Knox Appalachian 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Knox Appalachian School.
$15,050
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
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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 an alternative school in Barbourville, KY.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Knox Appalachian School a good school?
Knox Appalachian School earns 77/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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