Enrollment
58
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210176002406
Estill County Success Academy — Irvine, KY
Federal NCES profile for Estill County Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
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: Estill 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estill County Success 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
Estill County Success Academy reports 58 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Kentucky average and 48% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Estill County spends $19,642 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.5% from local sources (property taxes), 67.4% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Estill County Success 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 30% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 11% | — | — |
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
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,642
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 58 Top 11% in Kentucky — larger than 89% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.9% +30% vs state
NCES ID 210176002406
Student demographics
White 96.6%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes Estill County Success Academy.
$19,642
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 67.4%
Federal 18.1%
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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a other school in Irvine, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill County Success Academy is 13:1, which is 17% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a student body in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill County Success Academy?
Estill County Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.