- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, KY
Pikeville High School
Federal NCES profile for Pikeville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210483001214
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pikeville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pikeville High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeville High School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pikeville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210483001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pikeville High School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 210483001214 · Pikeville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 13.6:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pikeville Elementary School (611 students)
Pikeville High School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Pikeville High School compares
Pikeville 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 31% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Pikeville High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pikeville Independent reports $15,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pikeville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pikeville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Pikeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
844 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mullins Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pikeville Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Millard School
Standard public school
601 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Academy
Alternative education program
50 students 10:1 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pikeville High School
How many students attend Pikeville High School?
Pikeville High School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pikeville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikeville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikeville High School is 13.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Pikeville High School?
28.4% of students at Pikeville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pikeville High School?
The largest demographic group at Pikeville High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pikeville High School?
Pikeville 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).
How does Pikeville High School rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pikeville High School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pikeville Independent?
Besides Pikeville High School, Pikeville Independent also operates Pikeville Elementary School (611 students). See the Pikeville Independent district page for the complete list.