Enrollment
46
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210576002358
Commander Academy — Springfield, KY
Federal NCES profile for Commander Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Commander Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Commander Academy reports 46 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 65.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% above the Kentucky average and 26% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Washington County spends $14,848 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.3% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Commander Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
65.2%
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.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
— 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,848
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 46 Top 10% in Kentucky — larger than 90% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 65.2% +10% vs state
NCES ID 210576002358
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Commander Academy.
$14,848
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 24.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Commander Academy
How many students attend Commander Academy?
Commander Academy has 46 students enrolled. It is a other school in Springfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commander Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Commander Academy is 23:1, which is 47% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commander Academy?
65.2% of students at Commander Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commander Academy?
Commander Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.