Enrollment
46
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, KY
Alexandria Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210090001398
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria Educational Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria Educational Center has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Educational Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY.
School address
District: Campbell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210090001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexandria Educational Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexandria Educational Center
Alexandria Educational Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Alexandria, Kentucky, enrolling 46 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 46 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 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 23 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 34 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 46 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alexandria's public schools, it stands alongside Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students): Alexandria Educational Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 16.9:1).
Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students) and Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students) alongside Alexandria Educational Center.
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 Alexandria Educational Center compares
Alexandria Educational Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,674
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 23 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Alexandria Educational Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campbell County, which includes Alexandria Educational Center.
$12,674
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 39.2%
Federal 14.1%
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 Alexandria Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell Ridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. Reiley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria Educational Center
How many students attend Alexandria Educational Center?
Alexandria Educational Center has 46 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Alexandria, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Educational Center is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% 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 Alexandria Educational Center?
65.9% of students at Alexandria Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria Educational Center is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Alexandria, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria Educational Center?
Alexandria Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexandria Educational Center rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria Educational Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Alexandria, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
Is Alexandria Educational Center a good school?
Alexandria Educational Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Campbell County?
Besides Alexandria Educational Center, Campbell County also operates Campbell County High School (1,519 students), Campbell County Middle School (1,099 students), and Campbell Ridge Elementary (661 students). See the Campbell County district page for the complete list.
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