- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherdsville, KY
Bullitt Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Bullitt Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075000929
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullitt Alternative Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullitt Alternative Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt Alternative Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bullitt Alternative Center grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210075000929 · Shepherdsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 5.7:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Bullitt Alternative Center grew from 36 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bullitt Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 34
Bullitt Alternative Center
34 students
What this shows Bullitt Alternative Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullitt Alternative Center compares
Bullitt Alternative Center 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,997
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Bullitt Alternative Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullitt Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullitt Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shepherdsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Shepherdsville Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Roby Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 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 (~34 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bullitt Alternative Center
How many students attend Bullitt Alternative Center?
Bullitt Alternative Center has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 36 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Alternative Center is 5.7:1, which is 63% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 64% 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 Bullitt Alternative Center?
77.8% of students at Bullitt Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullitt Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Bullitt Alternative Center is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullitt Alternative Center?
Bullitt Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bullitt Alternative Center rank among schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullitt Alternative Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Bullitt Alternative Center, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.