Enrollment
541
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, KY
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Trimble County Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210561002475
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 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
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 541
- students enrolled
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Trimble County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210561002475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trimble County Jr/Sr High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bedford, Kentucky, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 27% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 449 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #447, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 541 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bedford's public schools, it stands alongside Bedford Elementary School (421 students): Trimble County Jr/Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 18.3:1).
Trimble County also operates Bedford Elementary School (421 students) and Milton Elementary School (232 students) alongside Trimble County Jr/Sr 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 Trimble County Jr/Sr High School compares
Trimble County Jr/Sr 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,400
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Trimble County Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trimble County, which includes Trimble County Jr/Sr High School.
$11,400
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 49.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 Trimble County Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trimble County Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Bedford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Trimble County Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Trimble County Jr/Sr High School?
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School is 19.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School?
49.5% of students at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trimble County Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Trimble County Jr/Sr High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Bedford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trimble County Jr/Sr High School?
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Trimble County Jr/Sr High School a good school?
Trimble County Jr/Sr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Trimble County?
Besides Trimble County Jr/Sr High School, Trimble County also operates Bedford Elementary School (421 students) and Milton Elementary School (232 students). See the Trimble County district page for the complete list.
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