Enrollment
191
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Fayette County Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Fayette County Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002251
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette County Learning Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette County Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County Learning Center ranks #9 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette County Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette County Learning Center
Fayette County Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Fayette County Learning Center is leaner than roughly 93% of Kentucky schools and 45% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fayette County spends $15,849 per pupil, 20% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 191 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Sandersville Elementary (765 students): Fayette County Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 15:1).
Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students) and Bryan Station High School (2,030 students) alongside Fayette County Learning Center.
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 Fayette County Learning Center compares
Fayette County Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 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 48.2%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Fayette County Learning Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Fayette County Learning Center.
$15,849
Per student
+20%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Fayette County Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette County Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fayette County Learning Center
How many students attend Fayette County Learning Center?
Fayette County Learning Center has 191 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette County Learning Center is 8.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette County Learning Center?
65.2% of students at Fayette County Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette County Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Fayette County Learning Center is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette County Learning Center?
Fayette County Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fayette County Learning Center rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette County Learning Center ranks #9 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Fayette County Learning Center a good school?
Fayette County Learning Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Fayette County?
Besides Fayette County Learning Center, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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