- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Murray, KY
Calloway County Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Calloway County Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210087002370
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calloway County Alternative Program earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 110
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Alternative Program ranks #1 of 5 schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087002370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Calloway County Alternative Program grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 210087002370 · Murray, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 65.1% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County High School (824 students)
Calloway County Alternative Program grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Calloway County Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calloway Count
Calloway County High School
824 students
- Calloway Count
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- North Calloway
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- Southwest Call
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- East Calloway 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- This school 110
Calloway County Alternative Program
110 students
What this shows Calloway County Alternative Program reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calloway County Alternative Program compares
Calloway County Alternative Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,190
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 110 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 85.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Calloway County Alternative Program is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calloway County Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Calloway County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Calloway County Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Murray
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Murray Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Preschool Center
Standard public school
167 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Murray Preschool Head Start
Standard public school
105 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Calloway County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
7 students 1.8:1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Calloway County Alternative Program
How many students attend Calloway County Alternative Program?
Calloway County Alternative Program has 110 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 14.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calloway County Alternative Program?
65.1% of students at Calloway County Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calloway County Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Calloway County Alternative Program is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calloway County Alternative Program?
Calloway County Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Calloway County Alternative Program rank among schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Calloway County Alternative Program ranks #1 of 5 schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Calloway County?
Besides Calloway County Alternative Program, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), Calloway County Middle School (607 students), and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.