Enrollment
1,892
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Marion C. Moore School
Federal NCES profile for Marion C. Moore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002026
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion C. Moore School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #21 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion C. Moore School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion C. Moore School ranks #21 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion C. Moore School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion C. Moore School
Marion C. Moore School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,892 students.
At 14.9:1, 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 62.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,892 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Jefferson County spends $17,376 per pupil, 32% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 1,132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,892 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Louisville's public schools, it stands alongside The Academy @ Shawnee (1,051 students): Marion C. Moore School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 26.3:1).
Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students) and Dupont Manual High (1,899 students) alongside Marion C. Moore 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 Marion C. Moore School compares
Marion C. Moore 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,892 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,892
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
673
in-school suspensions + 459 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 32.1%
White 23.9%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Marion C. Moore School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Marion C. Moore School.
$17,376
Per student
+32%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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 Marion C. Moore School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisville Male High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion C. Moore School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Farmer Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 18:1 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 (~1,892 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion C. Moore School
How many students attend Marion C. Moore School?
Marion C. Moore School has 1,892 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion C. Moore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion C. Moore School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 Marion C. Moore School?
62.7% of students at Marion C. Moore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion C. Moore School?
The largest demographic group at Marion C. Moore School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.4% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion C. Moore School?
Marion C. Moore School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion C. Moore School rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion C. Moore School ranks #21 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
Is Marion C. Moore School a good school?
Marion C. Moore School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Marion C. Moore School, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Eastern High (1,790 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.
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