Enrollment
23
Combined
DISTRICT 153 · STATE 202
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WOLFE COUNTY·NCES 210597002380
Dessie Scott School
5274 KY 15 N, Pine Ridge, KY 41360 · (606) 668-6006 · Wolfe County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL23 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
11.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
21 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 63%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 2 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 4 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 17% |
| Ungraded | 6 | 26% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
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Where Dessie Scott School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23 | #32 of 38 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
23
-2 (-8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 8.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 91% (21) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 3 | 4.3:1 | 85% (11) |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 100% (22) |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 3 | 8.3:1 | 88% (22) |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 93% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 90% (28) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dessie Scott School.
Since 2017-18: students down 48% (44 to 23); teachers down 33% (3 to 2).
About Dessie Scott School
Dessie Scott School is a combined-grade school in Pine Ridge, Kentucky, according to federal school records. It educates 23 students in kindergarten through 12. The school's enrollment is 89% smaller than the 202 average for combined schools in Kentucky.
Wolfe County enrolls 1,072 students in 7 schools, including Dessie Scott School.
The student body at Dessie Scott School is 87% White. Enrollment also includes 4% Black, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Among people living in Wolfe County, the White share is about 95%.
Dividing enrollment by its 2 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 11.5:1. That is 6.2 students per teacher below the 17.7:1 average for combined schools in Kentucky. Dessie Scott School reports 91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Wolfe County average 81%.
Census estimates describe Wolfe County this way: the median household income is $30,417, 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Dessie Scott School, Wolfe County has 6 other public schools.
Nearby, Success Academy is about 0.1 miles away. Within five miles of Dessie Scott School, there are 5 other public schools.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
The school enrolled 23 students in 2024-25, 2 fewer than the 25 it had in 2020-21. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 8.3:1 to 11.5:1.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Dessie Scott School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Wolfe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,443
Census ACS
Median income
$30,417
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
31%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,072 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wolfe County
- Wolfe County High SchoolHigh · 333 students
- Campton Elementary SchoolElementary · 315 students
- Wolfe County Middle SchoolMiddle · 148 students
- Rogers Elementary SchoolElementary · 127 students
- Red River Valley Elementary SchoolElementary · 107 students
- Success AcademyHigh · 19 students
Nearby schools
- Success Academy0.1 mi · 19
- Rogers Elementary School1.9 mi · 127
- Wolfe County Middle School3.6 mi · 148
- Wolfe County High School3.7 mi · 333
- Campton Elementary School4.6 mi · 315
- Bowen Elementary School10.7 mi · 231
Frequently asked questions
About Dessie Scott SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School enrolls approximately 23 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Dessie Scott School serve?
Dessie Scott School serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at Dessie Scott School?
Approximately 11.5:1 students per teacher at Dessie Scott School.
How diverse is Dessie Scott School?
Dessie Scott School reports a student body of 87% White, 4% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Dessie Scott School in?
Dessie Scott School is part of Wolfe County.
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