Enrollment
16
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lewisport, KY
Hancock County Alternative Program
Federal NCES profile for Hancock County Alternative Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210246002540
👥 S:T ratio 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock County Alternative Program earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lewisport · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock County Alternative Program has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Alternative Program ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY.
School address
District: Hancock County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210246002540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hancock County Alternative Program compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hancock County Alternative Program
Hancock County Alternative Program is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lewisport, Kentucky, enrolling 16 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Hancock County Alternative Program is leaner than roughly 94% of Kentucky schools and 47% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
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 96% of Kentucky schools, with 16 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.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #4.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Among Lewisport's public schools, it stands alongside North Hancock Elementary School (451 students): Hancock County Alternative Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 14.5:1).
Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students) and North Hancock Elementary School (451 students) alongside Hancock County Alternative Program.
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 Hancock County Alternative Program compares
Hancock County Alternative Program on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 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
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 6% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,824
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.
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 93.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Hancock County Alternative Program is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock County, which includes Hancock County Alternative Program.
$13,824
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Hancock County Alternative Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock County Alternative Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Lewisport
1 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 (~16 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hancock County Alternative Program
How many students attend Hancock County Alternative Program?
Hancock County Alternative Program has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lewisport, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Alternative Program is 8:1, which is 47% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 49% 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 Hancock County Alternative Program?
72.7% of students at Hancock County Alternative Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock County Alternative Program?
The largest demographic group at Hancock County Alternative Program is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Lewisport, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock County Alternative Program?
Hancock County Alternative Program has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Hancock County Alternative Program rank among public schools in Lewisport?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Alternative Program ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, 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 Lewisport on the city page.
Is Hancock County Alternative Program a good school?
Hancock County Alternative Program earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Hancock County?
Besides Hancock County Alternative Program, Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students), North Hancock Elementary School (451 students), and Hancock County Middle School (308 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.
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