Enrollment
58
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
58:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+282% 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
What stands out at Estill County Success Academy
Estill County Success Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Irvine, Kentucky, enrolling 58 students.
Class loads run heavy: 58:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 282% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 76.9% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 58 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Irvine's public schools, it stands alongside South Irvine Early Learning Center (132 students): Estill County Success Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (58:1 vs 16.5:1).
Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students) and West Irvine Elementary (479 students) alongside Estill County Success 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 Estill County Success Academy compares
Estill County Success 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,010
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
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
- 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estill County, which includes Estill County Success Academy.
$13,010
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~58 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~58:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Estill County Success Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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