Enrollment
19
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leitchfield, KY
Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Grayson Co. Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210230001852
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson Co. Alternative Education earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Leitchfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayson Co. Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson Co. Alternative Education ranks #3 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY.
School address
District: Grayson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210230001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grayson Co. Alternative Education compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grayson Co. Alternative Education
Grayson Co. Alternative Education is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Leitchfield, Kentucky, enrolling 19 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Kentucky schools and 25% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 4 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 19 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Leitchfield's public schools, it stands alongside H W Wilkey Elementary School (504 students): Grayson Co. Alternative Education is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 15.3:1).
Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students) and Grayson County Middle School (837 students) alongside Grayson Co. Alternative Education.
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 Grayson Co. Alternative Education compares
Grayson Co. Alternative Education on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,832
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 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 94.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Grayson Co. Alternative Education is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grayson County, which includes Grayson Co. Alternative Education.
$11,832
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 55.4%
Federal 24.9%
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 Grayson Co. Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarkson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H W Wilkey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oran P Lawler Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson Co. Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Leitchfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~19 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grayson Co. Alternative Education
How many students attend Grayson Co. Alternative Education?
Grayson Co. Alternative Education has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson Co. Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson Co. Alternative Education is 19:1, which is 25% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayson Co. Alternative Education?
72.7% of students at Grayson Co. Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson Co. Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Grayson Co. Alternative Education is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Leitchfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grayson Co. Alternative Education?
Grayson Co. Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. 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 Grayson Co. Alternative Education rank among schools in Leitchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson Co. Alternative Education ranks #3 of 3 schools in Leitchfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leitchfield on the city page.
Is Grayson Co. Alternative Education a good school?
Grayson Co. Alternative Education earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Grayson County?
Besides Grayson Co. Alternative Education, Grayson County also operates Grayson County High School (1,180 students), Grayson County Middle School (837 students), and Clarkson Elementary School (642 students). See the Grayson County district page for the complete list.
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