Enrollment
67
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adair Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adair Learning Academy
Adair Learning Academy is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Columbia, Kentucky, enrolling 67 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbia's public schools, it stands alongside Adair County Primary Center (604 students): Adair Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 13.1:1).
Adair County also operates Adair County High School (805 students) and Adair County Primary Center (604 students) alongside Adair Learning 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 Adair Learning Academy compares
Adair Learning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,832
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adair County, which includes Adair Learning Academy.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 63.7%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~67 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Adair Learning Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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