Enrollment
1,304
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crestwood, KY
South Oldham High School
Federal NCES profile for South Oldham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210453001620
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Oldham High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Oldham High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Oldham High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Oldham High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Oldham High School
South Oldham High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Crestwood, Kentucky, enrolling 1,304 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 32% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,304 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and North Oldham High School (948 students) alongside South Oldham High School.
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 South Oldham High School compares
South Oldham 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 70% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,304
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,129
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, South Oldham High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes South Oldham High School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 South Oldham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oldham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Oldham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~1,304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Oldham High School
How many students attend South Oldham High School?
South Oldham High School has 1,304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crestwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Oldham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Oldham High School is 20.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Oldham High School?
18.0% of students at South Oldham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Oldham High School?
The largest demographic group at South Oldham High School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Oldham High School?
South Oldham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 South Oldham High School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Oldham High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Crestwood on the city page.
Is South Oldham High School a good school?
South Oldham High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky. 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 Oldham County?
Besides South Oldham High School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), North Oldham High School (948 students), and South Oldham Middle School (848 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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