Enrollment
83
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, KY
Phoenix Horizon Community
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Horizon Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210526002432
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Horizon Community earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Horizon Community has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Horizon Community ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, KY.
School address
District: Scott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210526002432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Horizon Community compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Horizon Community
Phoenix Horizon Community is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Georgetown, Kentucky, enrolling 83 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.5:1, Phoenix Horizon Community is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 51% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 97.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 31 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 83 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Georgetown's public schools, it stands alongside Scott County Preschool (230 students): Phoenix Horizon Community is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.5:1 vs 16.4:1).
Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students) and Scott County High School (1,392 students) alongside Phoenix Horizon Community.
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 Phoenix Horizon Community compares
Phoenix Horizon Community on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.6%
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
$11,428
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 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 68.7%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Phoenix Horizon Community is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County, which includes Phoenix Horizon Community.
$11,428
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.1%
Federal 12.7%
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 Phoenix Horizon Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royal Spring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Horizon Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Georgetown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~83 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Horizon Community
How many students attend Phoenix Horizon Community?
Phoenix Horizon Community has 83 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Georgetown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Horizon Community?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Horizon Community is 7.5:1, which is 51% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 52% 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 Phoenix Horizon Community?
67.4% of students at Phoenix Horizon Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Horizon Community?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Horizon Community is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Georgetown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Horizon Community?
Phoenix Horizon Community has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Horizon Community rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Horizon Community ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
Is Phoenix Horizon Community a good school?
Phoenix Horizon Community earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Scott County?
Besides Phoenix Horizon Community, Scott County also operates Great Crossing High School (1,677 students), Scott County High School (1,392 students), and Scott County Middle School (837 students). See the Scott County district page for the complete list.
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