- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, KY
Foothills Academy
Federal NCES profile for Foothills Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210126002162
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Albany, KY.
School address
District: Clinton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210126002162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Foothills Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+31.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210126002162 · Albany, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 3.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany Elementary School (486 students)
Foothills Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+31.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Foothills Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany Element
Albany Elementary School
486 students
- Clinton County
Clinton County High School
434 students
- Clinton County
Clinton County Middle School
383 students
- Clinton County 188
Clinton County Early Childhood Center
188 students
- This school 16
Foothills Academy
16 students
What this shows Foothills Academy reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills Academy compares
Foothills 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 | 3.2:1 | ▼ 79% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,027
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
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Clinton County reports $14,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothills Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton County Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Albany
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Academy
How many students attend Foothills Academy?
Foothills Academy has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Albany, KY. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Academy is 3.2:1, which is 79% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 80% 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 Foothills Academy?
100.0% of students at Foothills Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills Academy?
Foothills Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Foothills Academy rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Albany, 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 Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton County?
Besides Foothills Academy, Clinton County also operates Albany Elementary School (486 students), Clinton County High School (434 students), and Clinton County Middle School (383 students). See the Clinton County district page for the complete list.