Enrollment
500
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elkton, KY
Todd County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Todd County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210555001325
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Todd County Central High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Todd County Central High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Todd County Central High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkton, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Todd County Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Todd County Central High School
Todd County Central High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Elkton, Kentucky, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #491, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 500 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Todd County also operates South Todd Elementary School (511 students) and North Todd Elementary School (442 students) alongside Todd County Central 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 Todd County Central High School compares
Todd County Central 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$13,051
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Todd County Central High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Todd County, which includes Todd County Central High School.
$13,051
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 47.5%
Federal 32.9%
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 Todd County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Todd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Todd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Todd County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizons High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Todd County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~500 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Todd County Central High School
How many students attend Todd County Central High School?
Todd County Central High School has 500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elkton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Todd County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Todd County Central High School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Todd County Central High School?
54.1% of students at Todd County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Todd County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Todd County Central High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Elkton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Todd County Central High School?
Todd County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Todd County Central High School rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Todd County Central High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elkton, 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 Elkton on the city page.
Is Todd County Central High School a good school?
Todd County Central High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. 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 Todd County?
Besides Todd County Central High School, Todd County also operates South Todd Elementary School (511 students), North Todd Elementary School (442 students), and Todd County Middle School (401 students). See the Todd County district page for the complete list.
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