- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
The Phoenix School of Discovery
Federal NCES profile for The Phoenix School of Discovery, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002121
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Phoenix School of Discovery earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #21 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
The Phoenix School of Discovery has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix School of Discovery ranks #21 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
The Phoenix School of Discovery held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 210299002121 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 9.3:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
The Phoenix School of Discovery held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Phoenix School of Discovery in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 383
The Phoenix School of Discovery
383 students
What this shows The Phoenix School of Discovery reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Phoenix School of Discovery compares
The Phoenix School of Discovery held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
- 39% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, The Phoenix School of Discovery is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Phoenix School of Discovery Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Phoenix School of Discovery's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
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 an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 39% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 41% 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 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% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
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 (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 The Phoenix School of Discovery rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Phoenix School of Discovery ranks #21 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides The Phoenix School of Discovery, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.