- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210414001044
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edmonton · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Metcalfe County High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210414001044 · Edmonton, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students)
Metcalfe County High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Metcalfe County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metcalfe Count
Metcalfe County Elementary School
648 students
- This school
Metcalfe County High School
454 students
- Metcalfe Count
Metcalfe County Middle School
310 students
What this shows Metcalfe County High School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metcalfe County High School compares
Metcalfe County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Metcalfe County reports $14,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high 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 (~454 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.