Enrollment
754
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hodgenville, KY
Larue County High School
Federal NCES profile for Larue County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210318000853
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larue County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hodgenville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Larue County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larue County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, KY.
School address
District: Larue County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210318000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larue County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larue County High School
Larue County High School is a large high school in Hodgenville, Kentucky, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 754 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 754 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Larue County also operates Hodgenville Elementary School (533 students) and Larue County Middle School (522 students) alongside Larue County 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 Larue County High School compares
Larue County 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$11,984
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Larue County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Larue County, which includes Larue County High School.
$11,984
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Larue County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgenville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larue County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool on College Street | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Life Connection | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larue County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Similar high 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 (~754 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Larue County High School
How many students attend Larue County High School?
Larue County High School has 754 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hodgenville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larue County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larue County High School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larue County High School?
45.4% of students at Larue County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larue County High School?
The largest demographic group at Larue County High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Hodgenville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larue County High School?
Larue County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larue County High School rank among public schools in Hodgenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Larue County High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, 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 Hodgenville on the city page.
Is Larue County High School a good school?
Larue County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Larue County?
Besides Larue County High School, Larue County also operates Hodgenville Elementary School (533 students), Larue County Middle School (522 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (482 students). See the Larue County district page for the complete list.
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