- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-289 students YoY
Marion C. Moore School shrank from 2,320 students in 2022-23 to 2,031 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 127.1 → 139.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-289 students YoY 210299002026 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
1,892 enr · 14.9:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Marion C. Moore School shrank from 2,320 students in 2022-23 to 2,031 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE added 127.1 → 139.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Marion C. Moore School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- This school
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- Louisville Mal
Louisville Male High
1,763 students
What this shows Marion C. Moore School reports 1,892 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion C. Moore School compares
Marion C. Moore School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,892 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,320 (2022-23) → 2,031 (2023-24), down 289.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.