- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, KY
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210062001923
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210062001923 · Ashland, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 16.4:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyd County High School (888 students)
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boyd County Hi
Boyd County High School
888 students
- Boyd County Mi
Boyd County Middle School
618 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
425 students
- Ponderosa Elem
Ponderosa Elementary School
359 students
- Cannonsburg El 272
Cannonsburg Elementary School
272 students
- This school 230
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
230 students
What this shows Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy compares
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Boyd County reports $16,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyd County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyd County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ponderosa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cannonsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Ashland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
271 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview High School
Standard public school
257 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Ashland Head Start
Standard public school
191 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B
Alternative education program
24 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ashland Alternative School
Alternative education program
13 students
Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a
Alternative education program
5 students 1.7:1 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy?
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy?
75.7% of students at Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy?
Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy rank among schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy ranks #5 of 6 schools in Ashland, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Boyd County?
Besides Boyd Co Early Childhood Academy, Boyd County also operates Boyd County High School (888 students), Boyd County Middle School (618 students), and Summit Elementary School (425 students). See the Boyd County district page for the complete list.