Enrollment
757
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisa, KY
Lawrence County High School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210324000874
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Louisa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210324000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lawrence County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Louisa, Kentucky, enrolling 757 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 757 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.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #289, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lawrence County also operates Louisa East Elementary School (512 students) and Louisa Middle School (384 students) alongside Lawrence 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 Lawrence County High School compares
Lawrence 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,381
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 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 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Lawrence County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes Lawrence County High School.
$13,381
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 62.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 Lawrence County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisa West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lawrence County High School
How many students attend Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has 757 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisa, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence County High School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Lawrence County High School?
60.8% of students at Lawrence County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence County High School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence County High School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Louisa, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence County High School?
Lawrence County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lawrence County High School rank among public schools in Louisa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisa, 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 Louisa on the city page.
Is Lawrence County High School a good school?
Lawrence County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lawrence County?
Besides Lawrence County High School, Lawrence County also operates Louisa East Elementary School (512 students), Louisa Middle School (384 students), and Louisa West Elementary School (295 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.
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