- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stanton, KY
Powell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Powell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210489001220
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Powell County High School shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 210489001220 · Stanton, KY High · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.1:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay City Elementary School (425 students)
Powell County High School shrank from 651 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Powell County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Powell County High School
580 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
425 students
- Powell County
Powell County Middle School
418 students
- Stanton Elemen
Stanton Elementary School
322 students
- Bowen Elementa 231
Bowen Elementary School
231 students
- Powell County 55
Powell County Academy
55 students
What this shows Powell County High School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell County High School compares
Powell County High School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Powell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Powell County reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Powell County High School
How many students attend Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has 580 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stanton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Powell County High School?
55.3% of students at Powell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Powell County High School is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell County High School?
Powell County High School 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 Powell County High School rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Powell County?
Besides Powell County High School, Powell County also operates Clay City Elementary School (425 students), Powell County Middle School (418 students), and Stanton Elementary School (322 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.