Enrollment
46
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, KY
Commander Academy
Federal NCES profile for Commander Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210576002358
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commander Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Commander Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commander Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY.
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210576002358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+51% 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
What stands out at Commander Academy
Commander Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Springfield, Kentucky, enrolling 46 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 96% of Kentucky schools and 51% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 46 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Washington County Elementary School (473 students): Commander Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 19.7:1).
Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students) and Washington County High School (507 students) alongside Commander 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 Commander Academy compares
Commander Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Commander Academy.
$12,598
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Commander Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commander Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Commander Academy
How many students attend Commander Academy?
Commander Academy has 46 students enrolled. It is an alternative 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 51% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: 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 Commander Academy rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Commander Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Commander Academy a good school?
Commander Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Washington County?
Besides Commander Academy, Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students), Washington County High School (507 students), and Washington County Elementary School (473 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.
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