Enrollment
188
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, KY
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Clinton County Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210126002228
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton County Early Childhood Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinton County Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY.
School address
District: Clinton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210126002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton County Early Childhood Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton County Early Childhood Center
Clinton County Early Childhood Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, Kentucky, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Clinton County Early Childhood Center is leaner than roughly 92% of Kentucky schools and 38% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.9% of students qualify for free meals, 32% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Albany's public schools, it stands alongside Foothills Academy (16 students): Clinton County Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 3.2:1).
Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students) and Clinton County High School (434 students) alongside Clinton County Early Childhood Center.
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 Clinton County Early Childhood Center compares
Clinton County Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
34.0%
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
$14,199
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.5 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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Clinton County Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton County, which includes Clinton County Early Childhood Center.
$14,199
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.5%
State 56.9%
Federal 23.6%
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 Clinton County Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothills Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton County Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 3.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Albany
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~188 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton County Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Clinton County Early Childhood Center?
Clinton County Early Childhood Center has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton County Early Childhood Center is 9.4:1, which is 38% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 40% 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 Clinton County Early Childhood Center?
77.9% of students at Clinton County Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton County Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Clinton County Early Childhood Center is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Albany, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton County Early Childhood Center?
Clinton County Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clinton County Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton County Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Clinton County Early Childhood Center a good school?
Clinton County Early Childhood Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. 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 Clinton County?
Besides Clinton County Early Childhood Center, Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students), Clinton County High School (434 students), and Clinton County Middle School (383 students). See the Clinton County district page for the complete list.
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