- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Accel Academy shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210051002523 · Burlington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 25.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Accel Academy shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Accel Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 154
Accel Academy
154 students
What this shows Accel Academy reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Accel Academy compares
Accel Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~154 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.