- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irvine, KY
Estill County Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Estill County Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210176002406
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill County Success Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 58:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill County Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County Success Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176002406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Estill County Success Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+192.3%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 210176002406 · Irvine, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
58 enr · 58:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Estill County High School (643 students)
Estill County Success Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+192.3%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Estill County Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estill County
Estill County High School
643 students
- West Irvine El
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- Estill Springs
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- Estill County
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- South Irvine E 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- This school 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows Estill County Success Academy reports 58 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill County Success Academy compares
Estill County Success Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 58:1 | ▲ 282% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
58:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
58
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
58:1
students per teacher
- 282% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Estill County Success Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill County Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Irvine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estill County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill County Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Irvine
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~58 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill County Success Academy
How many students attend Estill County Success Academy?
Estill County Success Academy has 58 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Irvine, KY. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy is 58:1, which is 282% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 269% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estill County Success Academy?
76.9% of students at Estill County Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill County Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Estill County Success Academy is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill County Success Academy?
Estill County Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estill County Success Academy rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County Success Academy ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Estill County?
Besides Estill County Success Academy, Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students), West Irvine Elementary (479 students), and Estill Springs Elementary (475 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.