Enrollment
130
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkinsville, KY
Bluegrass Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bluegrass Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210115001402
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluegrass Learning Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Hopkinsville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluegrass Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Learning Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Christian County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210115001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluegrass Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluegrass Learning Academy
Bluegrass Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 114% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.8% of students qualify for free meals, 40% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 130 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 150 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 130 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hopkinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Indian Hills Elementary School (674 students): Bluegrass Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.5:1 vs 20.4:1).
Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students) and Hopkinsville High School (961 students) alongside Bluegrass Learning Academy.
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 Bluegrass Learning Academy compares
Bluegrass Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.5:1 | ▲ 114% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
32.5:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
76.9%
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
$11,697
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 115.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
African American 51.5%
White 29.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Bluegrass Learning Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christian County, which includes Bluegrass Learning Academy.
$11,697
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.5%
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 Bluegrass Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkinsville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluegrass Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hopkinsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Millbrooke Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Standard public school
580 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Sinking Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Christian County Public Schools Vla
Alternative education program
283 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bluegrass Learning Academy
How many students attend Bluegrass Learning Academy?
Bluegrass Learning Academy has 130 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hopkinsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Learning Academy is 32.5:1, which is 114% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 107% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluegrass Learning Academy?
82.8% of students at Bluegrass Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluegrass Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bluegrass Learning Academy is African American at 51.5% of enrollment, in Hopkinsville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluegrass Learning Academy?
Bluegrass Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Bluegrass Learning Academy rank among schools in Hopkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Learning Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Hopkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hopkinsville on the city page.
Is Bluegrass Learning Academy a good school?
Bluegrass Learning Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Christian County?
Besides Bluegrass Learning Academy, Christian County also operates Christian County High School (1,153 students), Hopkinsville High School (961 students), and Christian County Middle School (845 students). See the Christian County district page for the complete list.
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