- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Beacon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573002410
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 34.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573002410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Beacon Academy shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 210573002410 · Bowling Green, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 34.3:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Beacon Academy shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Beacon Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school 137
Beacon Academy
137 students
What this shows Beacon Academy reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Academy compares
Beacon 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 | 34.3:1 | ▲ 126% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
34.3:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,051
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Beacon Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rich Pond Elementary
Standard public school
990 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Lost River Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jennings Creek Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jody Richards Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Plano Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Warren Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Academy
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has 137 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy is 34.3:1, which is 126% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 118% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Academy?
66.5% of students at Beacon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Academy is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beacon Academy rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy ranks #4 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Beacon Academy, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.