Enrollment
470
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 210299000781
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North — Louisville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
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: Jefferson 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North 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
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North reports 470 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Kentucky average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 157 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County spends $19,590 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.8% from local sources (property taxes), 30.9% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 57% | — | — |
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
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$19,590
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 157 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 470 Top 57% in Kentucky — larger than 43% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.5% +24% vs state
NCES ID 210299000781
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
White 18.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 157:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.7%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 107
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North.
$19,590
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is 15.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
73.5% of students at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is African American at 46.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.