- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Future Forward Education & Career Center shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210201002518 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 7.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
Future Forward Education & Career Center shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Future Forward Education & Career Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- This school 37
Future Forward Education & Career Center
37 students
What this shows Future Forward Education & Career Center reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Future Forward Education & Career Center compares
Future Forward Education & Career Center is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~37 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 10.
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, 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 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.
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.