Enrollment
18
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, KY
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Federal NCES profile for Breathitt County Day Treatment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210069001842
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breathitt County Day Treatment earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Breathitt County Day Treatment has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt County Day Treatment ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY.
School address
District: Breathitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210069001842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breathitt County Day Treatment compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breathitt County Day Treatment
Breathitt County Day Treatment is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Jackson, Kentucky, enrolling 18 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Breathitt County Day Treatment is leaner than roughly 92% of Kentucky schools and 41% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 18 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 26 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Breathitt County High School (669 students): Breathitt County Day Treatment is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students) and Sebastian Elementary School (393 students) alongside Breathitt County Day Treatment.
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 Breathitt County Day Treatment compares
Breathitt County Day Treatment on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
18
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.8%
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
$14,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 72.2%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Breathitt County Day Treatment is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breathitt County, which includes Breathitt County Day Treatment.
$14,367
Per student
+9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 21.2%
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 Breathitt County Day Treatment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland-Turner Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breathitt Regional School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breathitt County Day Treatment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Breathitt County High School
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Sebastian Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson City School
Standard public school
371 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Breathitt Regional School
Alternative education program
36 students 18:1 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 (~18 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Breathitt County Day Treatment
How many students attend Breathitt County Day Treatment?
Breathitt County Day Treatment has 18 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Jackson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breathitt County Day Treatment?
The student-teacher ratio at Breathitt County Day Treatment is 9:1, which is 41% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breathitt County Day Treatment?
66.7% of students at Breathitt County Day Treatment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breathitt County Day Treatment?
The largest demographic group at Breathitt County Day Treatment is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breathitt County Day Treatment?
Breathitt County Day Treatment has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breathitt County Day Treatment rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Breathitt County Day Treatment ranks #3 of 5 schools in Jackson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Breathitt County Day Treatment a good school?
Breathitt County Day Treatment earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Breathitt County?
Besides Breathitt County Day Treatment, Breathitt County also operates Breathitt County High School (669 students), Sebastian Elementary School (393 students), and Marie Roberts-Caney Elementary School (231 students). See the Breathitt County district page for the complete list.
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