- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Bluegrass Learning Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+27.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 210115001402 · Hopkinsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 32.5:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Christian County High School (1,153 students)
Bluegrass Learning Academy grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+27.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bluegrass Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christian Coun
Christian County High School
1,153 students
- Hopkinsville H
Hopkinsville High School
961 students
- Christian Coun
Christian County Middle School
845 students
- Hopkinsville M
Hopkinsville Middle School
741 students
- Indian Hills E
Indian Hills Elementary School
674 students
- This school 130
Bluegrass Learning Academy
130 students
What this shows Bluegrass Learning Academy reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluegrass Learning Academy compares
Bluegrass Learning 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,723
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 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.
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
District finance for Christian County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~130 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.