Enrollment
172
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, KY
Colonel Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colonel Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588002497
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 172
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588002497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
80.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
What stands out at Colonel Academy
Colonel Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 172 students.
Economic need is high: 80.4% of students qualify for free meals, 36% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williamsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg City School (833 students): Colonel Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students) and Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students) alongside Colonel Academy.
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 Colonel Academy compares
Colonel Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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.
Funding equity
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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
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.
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 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Colonel Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitley County, which includes Colonel Academy.
$13,254
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 59.2%
Federal 29.3%
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 Colonel Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Whitley County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williamsburg City School
Standard public school
833 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whitley County Central Primary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Whitley County East Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
229 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative education program
52 students 10.4:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colonel Academy
How many students attend Colonel Academy?
Colonel Academy has 172 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Williamsburg, KY.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonel Academy?
80.4% of students at Colonel Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colonel Academy is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel Academy?
Colonel Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Colonel Academy rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Colonel Academy a good school?
Colonel Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Whitley County?
Besides Colonel Academy, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), and Whitley County Middle School (547 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.
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