- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210555001325
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 25
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Todd County Central High School shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 210555001325 · Elkton, KY High · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: South Todd Elementary School (511 students)
Todd County Central High School shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Todd County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Todd Ele
South Todd Elementary School
511 students
- This school
Todd County Central High School
500 students
- North Todd Ele
North Todd Elementary School
442 students
- Todd County Mi
Todd County Middle School
401 students
- Horizons High 29
Horizons High School
29 students
What this shows Todd County Central High School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Todd County Central High School compares
Todd County Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Todd County reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 40.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
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.