Enrollment
518
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pikeville High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pikeville High School
Pikeville High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pikeville, Kentucky, enrolling 518 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kentucky average.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pikeville's public schools, it stands alongside Valley Elementary School (844 students): Pikeville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Its district, Pikeville Independent, also runs Pikeville Elementary School (611 students).
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 Pikeville High School compares
Pikeville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pikeville Independent, which includes Pikeville High School.
$13,395
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.8%
State 45.0%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
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 (~518 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pikeville High School a good school?
Pikeville High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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