Enrollment
383
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210299002121
The Phoenix School of Discovery — Louisville, KY
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Phoenix School of Discovery compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Phoenix School of Discovery reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Kentucky average and 11% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County spends $19,590 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.8% from local sources (property taxes), 30.9% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Phoenix School of Discovery compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,590
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 383 Top 41% in Kentucky — larger than 59% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.4% -3% vs state
NCES ID 210299002121
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 25.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.0%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes The Phoenix School of Discovery.
$19,590
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Pathfinder School of Innovation
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J. Graham Brown School
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Tully Elementary
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Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix School of Discovery
How many students attend The Phoenix School of Discovery?
The Phoenix School of Discovery has 383 students enrolled. It is a other school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School of Discovery?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phoenix School of Discovery is 9.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Phoenix School of Discovery?
57.4% of students at The Phoenix School of Discovery are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Phoenix School of Discovery?
The largest demographic group at The Phoenix School of Discovery is White at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Phoenix School of Discovery?
The Phoenix School of Discovery has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.