Enrollment
154
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, KY
Accel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Accel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002523
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Accel Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Accel Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Accel Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Accel Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Accel Academy
Accel Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burlington, Kentucky, enrolling 154 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Kentucky schools and 69% 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 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside Burlington Elementary School (689 students): Accel Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 14.1:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Accel Academy.
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 Accel Academy compares
Accel Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.6%
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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,899
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 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Accel Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Accel Academy.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Accel Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Accel Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
3 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 (~154 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Accel Academy
How many students attend Accel Academy?
Accel Academy has 154 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Burlington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Accel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Accel Academy is 25.7:1, which is 69% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Accel Academy?
53.6% of students at Accel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Accel Academy?
The largest demographic group at Accel Academy is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Burlington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Accel Academy?
Accel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Accel Academy rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Accel Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Burlington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
Is Accel Academy a good school?
Accel Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Boone County?
Besides Accel Academy, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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