- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Pathfinder School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299001947
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathfinder School of Innovation earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #26 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathfinder School of Innovation has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder School of Innovation ranks #26 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-579 students YoY
Pathfinder School of Innovation shrank from 2,030 students in 2022-23 to 1,451 in 2023-24 (-28.5%).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 85.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-579 students YoY 210299001947 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 12.8:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Pathfinder School of Innovation shrank from 2,030 students in 2022-23 to 1,451 in 2023-24 (-28.5%). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 85.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Pathfinder School of Innovation 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
Pathfinder School of Innovation
918 students
What this shows Pathfinder School of Innovation reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathfinder School of Innovation compares
Pathfinder School of Innovation 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Pathfinder School of Innovation is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Pathfinder School of Innovation 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 | Similar 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 Pathfinder School of Innovation'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
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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder School of Innovation
How many students attend Pathfinder School of Innovation?
Pathfinder School of Innovation has 918 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 2,030 (2022-23) → 1,451 (2023-24), down 579.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathfinder School of Innovation is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Pathfinder School of Innovation?
68.9% of students at Pathfinder School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathfinder School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Pathfinder School of Innovation is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathfinder School of Innovation?
Pathfinder School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Pathfinder School of Innovation rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathfinder School of Innovation ranks #26 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 Pathfinder School of Innovation, 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.