Enrollment
37
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Future Forward Education & Career Center
Federal NCES profile for Future Forward Education & Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210201002518
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Future Forward Education & Career Center earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Future Forward Education & Career Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks #2 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201002518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Future Forward Education & Career Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Future Forward Education & Career Center
Future Forward Education & Career Center is a small combined-grade school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 37 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.4:1, Future Forward Education & Career Center is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 51% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Kentucky average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Discipline events run high: 32 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 37 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Sandersville Elementary (765 students): Future Forward Education & Career Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.4:1 vs 15:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside Future Forward Education & Career 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 Future Forward Education & Career Center compares
Future Forward Education & Career 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.5 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 45.9%
African American 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Future Forward Education & Career Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Future Forward Education & Career Center.
$13,576
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Future Forward Education & Career Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Future Forward Education & Career Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~37 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Future Forward Education & Career Center's federal record.
- Compare Future Forward Education & Career Center against another school. Compare schools
- Franklin County's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Future Forward Education & Career Center
How many students attend Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Future Forward Education & Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Future Forward Education & Career Center is 7.4:1, which is 51% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 53% 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 Future Forward Education & Career Center?
21.7% of students at Future Forward Education & Career Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Future Forward Education & Career Center?
The largest demographic group at Future Forward Education & Career Center is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Future Forward Education & Career Center?
Future Forward Education & Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Future Forward Education & Career Center rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Future Forward Education & Career Center ranks #2 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 Future Forward Education & Career Center a good school?
Future Forward Education & Career Center earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Franklin County?
Besides Future Forward Education & Career Center, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Western Hills High School (827 students), and Elkhorn Middle School (725 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.