- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Carter G. Woodson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carter G. Woodson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002323
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter G. Woodson Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #7 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter G. Woodson Academy has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks #7 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Carter G. Woodson Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 210186002323 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Carter G. Woodson Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carter G. Woodson Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 316
Carter G. Woodson Academy
316 students
What this shows Carter G. Woodson Academy reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter G. Woodson Academy compares
Carter G. Woodson 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 7.3%
White 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Carter G. Woodson Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carter G. Woodson Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter G. Woodson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carter G. Woodson Academy
How many students attend Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has 316 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter G. Woodson Academy is 14.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Carter G. Woodson Academy?
57.8% of students at Carter G. Woodson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter G. Woodson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carter G. Woodson Academy is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter G. Woodson Academy?
Carter G. Woodson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Carter G. Woodson Academy rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter G. Woodson Academy ranks #7 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Carter G. Woodson Academy, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.