How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Atkinson Academy | Ballard High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 462 | 2,148 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.8% | 31.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Atkinson Academy | Ballard High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $19,590 |
| District | Jefferson County | Jefferson County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Atkinson Academy | Ballard High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.5% | 49.6% |
| African American | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 11.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 6.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Atkinson Academy | Ballard High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 24 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 462:1 | 537:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.3% | 26.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 335 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.