- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, KY
Ascension Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ascension Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210532001690
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascension Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascension Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascension Academy ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ascension Academy grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210532001690 · Shelbyville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Ascension Academy grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.7 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ascension Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- This school 32
Ascension Academy
32 students
What this shows Ascension Academy reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascension Academy compares
Ascension 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$14,040
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
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Ascension Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ascension Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascension Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascension Academy
How many students attend Ascension Academy?
Ascension Academy has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Academy is 8:1, which is 47% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 49% 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 Ascension Academy?
77.8% of students at Ascension Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascension Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ascension Academy is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascension Academy?
Ascension Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ascension Academy rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascension Academy ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Ascension Academy, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.