- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nicholasville, KY
Ashgrove Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ashgrove Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210303002442
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashgrove Academy earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 7
- students enrolled
Ashgrove Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashgrove Academy ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303002442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ashgrove Academy shrank from 8 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210303002442 · Nicholasville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 3.5:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
Ashgrove Academy shrank from 8 students in 2022-23 to 6 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ashgrove Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- This school 7
Ashgrove Academy
7 students
What this shows Ashgrove Academy reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashgrove Academy compares
Ashgrove 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 77% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.5:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,940
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 28.6%
Two or More 14.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Ashgrove Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashgrove Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashgrove Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Nicholasville
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 (~7 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ashgrove Academy
How many students attend Ashgrove Academy?
Ashgrove Academy has 7 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 6 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashgrove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashgrove Academy is 3.5:1, which is 77% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashgrove Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ashgrove Academy is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashgrove Academy?
Ashgrove Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Ashgrove Academy rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashgrove Academy ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides Ashgrove Academy, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.