- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst
Federal NCES profile for Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299001492
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst ranks #9 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210299001492 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 5.7:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+24.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst 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
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 63
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst
63 students
What this shows Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst compares
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst is a growing 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst'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
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- 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
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst
How many students attend Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst?
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst has 63 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst is 5.7:1, which is 63% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 64% 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 Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst?
94.0% of students at Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst?
The largest demographic group at Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst?
Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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).
How does Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst ranks #9 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 Mary Jo and William Macdonald Maryhurst, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.