- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, KY
Adair Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Adair Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210003001913
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adair Learning Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Adair Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adair Learning Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Columbia, KY.
School address
District: Adair County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210003001913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Adair Learning Academy grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+134.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 210003001913 · Columbia, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 13.4:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Adair County High School (805 students)
Adair Learning Academy grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+134.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Adair Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adair County H
Adair County High School
805 students
- Adair County P
Adair County Primary Center
604 students
- Adair County M
Adair County Middle School
559 students
- Adair County E
Adair County Elementary School
550 students
- This school 67
Adair Learning Academy
67 students
What this shows Adair Learning Academy reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adair Learning Academy compares
Adair Learning Academy is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 81% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,545
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 52.2%
White 35.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Adair Learning Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Adair County reports $13,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adair Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adair County Primary Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adair County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adair Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 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 (~67 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adair Learning Academy
How many students attend Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy has 67 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Columbia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Adair Learning Academy is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adair Learning Academy?
11.5% of students at Adair Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adair Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Adair Learning Academy is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adair Learning Academy?
Adair Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Adair Learning Academy rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Adair Learning Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Columbia, 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 Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Adair County?
Besides Adair Learning Academy, Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students), Adair County Primary Center (604 students), and Adair County Middle School (559 students). See the Adair County district page for the complete list.