- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210453001620
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
South Oldham High School shrank from 1,341 students in 2022-23 to 1,267 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 210453001620 · Crestwood, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,304 enr · 20.1:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
South Oldham High School shrank from 1,341 students in 2022-23 to 1,267 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Oldham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- This school
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- North Oldham M
North Oldham Middle School
720 students
What this shows South Oldham High School reports 1,304 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Oldham High School compares
South Oldham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,019
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
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.
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
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,304 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,341 (2022-23) → 1,267 (2023-24), down 74.
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.