Enrollment
416
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cadiz, KY
Trigg County Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Trigg County Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210558002167
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trigg County Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Trigg County Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trigg County Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trigg County Intermediate School
Trigg County Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cadiz, Kentucky, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 474 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #233.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students) and Trigg County Primary School (521 students) alongside Trigg County Intermediate 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 Trigg County Intermediate School compares
Trigg County Intermediate 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,762
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.6%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Trigg County Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trigg County, which includes Trigg County Intermediate School.
$12,762
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 Trigg County Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trigg County Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Trigg County Intermediate School
How many students attend Trigg County Intermediate School?
Trigg County Intermediate School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cadiz, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Intermediate School is 17.3:1, which is 14% 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 Trigg County Intermediate School?
56.5% of students at Trigg County Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trigg County Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Trigg County Intermediate School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Cadiz, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trigg County Intermediate School?
Trigg County Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trigg County Intermediate School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, 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 Cadiz on the city page.
Is Trigg County Intermediate School a good school?
Trigg County Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Trigg County?
Besides Trigg County Intermediate School, Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students), Trigg County Primary School (521 students), and Trigg County Middle School (420 students). See the Trigg County district page for the complete list.
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