Enrollment
1,157
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Shelbyville, KY
Martha Layne Collins High School
Federal NCES profile for Martha Layne Collins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210532002253
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Layne Collins High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Layne Collins High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Layne Collins High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Layne Collins High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha Layne Collins High School
Martha Layne Collins High School is a large high school in Shelbyville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,157 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 241 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,157 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shelbyville's high schools, it stands alongside Shelby County High School (1,003 students): Martha Layne Collins High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Shelby County also operates Shelby County High School (1,003 students) and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students) alongside Martha Layne Collins 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 Martha Layne Collins High School compares
Martha Layne Collins 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Martha Layne Collins High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Martha Layne Collins High School.
$12,646
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.9%
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 Martha Layne Collins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Layne Collins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Shelbyville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martha Layne Collins High School
How many students attend Martha Layne Collins High School?
Martha Layne Collins High School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Shelbyville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Layne Collins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Layne Collins High School is 17.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha Layne Collins High School?
42.4% of students at Martha Layne Collins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Layne Collins High School?
The largest demographic group at Martha Layne Collins High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Layne Collins High School?
Martha Layne Collins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Martha Layne Collins High School rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Layne Collins High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
Is Martha Layne Collins High School a good school?
Martha Layne Collins High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. 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 Shelby County?
Besides Martha Layne Collins High School, Shelby County also operates Shelby County High School (1,003 students), Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students), and Shelby County West Middle School (563 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.
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