Enrollment
62
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 210171002455
Bluegrass Challenge Academy — Fort Knox, KY
Federal NCES profile for Bluegrass Challenge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eminence Independent · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
62:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+297% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluegrass Challenge Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bluegrass Challenge Academy reports 62 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 62:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 297% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 290% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eminence Independent spends $13,410 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 60.1% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluegrass Challenge Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 62:1 | ▲ 297% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
62:1
students per teacher
— 297% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,410
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 62 Top 11% in Kentucky — larger than 89% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 62:1 +297% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210171002455
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eminence Independent, which includes Bluegrass Challenge Academy.
$13,410
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 60.1%
Federal 18.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bluegrass Challenge Academy
How many students attend Bluegrass Challenge Academy?
Bluegrass Challenge Academy has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Knox, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Challenge Academy is 62:1, which is 297% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 290% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluegrass Challenge Academy?
Bluegrass Challenge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.