- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rush, KY
Ramey-Estep High School
Federal NCES profile for Ramey-Estep High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210062000640
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramey-Estep High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Rush · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramey-Estep High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramey-Estep High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rush, KY.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
39 on latest CCD 210062000640 · Rush, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 5.6:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (888 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 schools in Rush. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ramey-Estep High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School
888 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School
618 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
425 students
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary School
359 students
- Cannonsburg El 272
Cannonsburg Elementary School
272 students
- This school 39
Ramey-Estep High School
39 students
What this shows Ramey-Estep High School reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramey-Estep High School compares
Ramey-Estep High School vs Kentucky and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$16,486
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 39 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Boyd County reports $16,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramey-Estep High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramey-Estep High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Rush
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramey-Estep High School
How many students attend Ramey-Estep High School?
Ramey-Estep High School has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rush, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramey-Estep High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramey-Estep High School is 5.6:1, which is 63% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 64% 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 Ramey-Estep High School?
92.3% of students at Ramey-Estep High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramey-Estep High School?
Ramey-Estep High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Ramey-Estep High School rank among schools in Rush?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramey-Estep High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Rush, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boyd County?
Besides Ramey-Estep High School, Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students), Boyd County Middle School (618 students), and Summit Elementary School (425 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.