- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hyden, KY
Leslie County High School
Federal NCES profile for Leslie 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 210333000885
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leslie County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 455
- students enrolled
Leslie County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Leslie County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210333000885 · Hyden, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 15.7:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary (435 students)
Leslie County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Leslie County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leslie County High School
455 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
435 students
- Stinnett Eleme
Stinnett Elementary School
314 students
- W B Muncy Elem
W B Muncy Elementary School
209 students
- Hayes Lewis El 125
Hayes Lewis Elementary School
125 students
What this shows Leslie County High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leslie County High School compares
Leslie 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$14,046
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.1%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Leslie County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leslie County reports $14,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leslie County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stinnett Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W B Muncy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayes Lewis Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leslie County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leslie County High School
How many students attend Leslie County High School?
Leslie County High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hyden, KY. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leslie County High School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leslie County High School?
65.0% of students at Leslie County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leslie County High School?
The largest demographic group at Leslie County High School is White at 99.1% of enrollment, in Hyden, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leslie County High School?
Leslie 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).
What other schools are in Leslie County?
Besides Leslie County High School, Leslie County also operates Mountain View Elementary (435 students), Stinnett Elementary School (314 students), and W B Muncy Elementary School (209 students). See the Leslie County district page for the complete list.