Enrollment
454
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edmonton, KY
Metcalfe County High School
Federal NCES profile for Metcalfe County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210414001044
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalfe County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edmonton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Metcalfe County High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, KY.
School address
District: Metcalfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210414001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metcalfe County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metcalfe County High School
Metcalfe County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Edmonton, Kentucky, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #457, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 454 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students) and Metcalfe County Middle School (310 students) alongside Metcalfe County 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 Metcalfe County High School compares
Metcalfe County 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$12,702
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Metcalfe County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metcalfe County, which includes Metcalfe County High School.
$12,702
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Metcalfe County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metcalfe County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalfe County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Metcalfe County High School
How many students attend Metcalfe County High School?
Metcalfe County High School has 454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edmonton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County High School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metcalfe County High School?
65.4% of students at Metcalfe County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalfe County High School?
The largest demographic group at Metcalfe County High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Edmonton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalfe County High School?
Metcalfe County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Metcalfe County High School rank among public schools in Edmonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton on the city page.
Is Metcalfe County High School a good school?
Metcalfe County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. 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 Metcalfe County?
Besides Metcalfe County High School, Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students) and Metcalfe County Middle School (310 students). See the Metcalfe County district page for the complete list.
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