- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phelps, KY
Phelps High School
Federal NCES profile for Phelps High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480001204
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phelps High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
Phelps High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Phelps High School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210480001204 · Phelps, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 12.6:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Phelps High School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Phelps High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school 239
Phelps High School
239 students
What this shows Phelps High School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phelps High School compares
Phelps High School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$14,180
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Phelps High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phelps High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phelps High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phelps High School
How many students attend Phelps High School?
Phelps High School has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phelps, KY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelps High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelps High School is 12.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% 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 Phelps High School?
89.1% of students at Phelps High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phelps High School?
The largest demographic group at Phelps High School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Phelps, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phelps High School?
Phelps High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Phelps High School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.