- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210318000853
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hodgenville · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Larue County High School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 210318000853 · Hodgenville, KY High · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 17.1:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hodgenville Elementary School (533 students)
Larue County High School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Larue County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Larue County High School
754 students
- Hodgenville El
Hodgenville Elementary School
533 students
- Larue County M
Larue County Middle School
522 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
482 students
- Preschool on C 118
Preschool on College Street
118 students
- The Life Conne 39
The Life Connection
39 students
What this shows Larue County High School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larue County High School compares
Larue County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,812
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Larue County reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~754 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
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.