- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hancock County Alternative Program grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210246002540 · Lewisport, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock County High School (461 students)
Hancock County Alternative Program grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hancock County Alternative Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock County
Hancock County High School
461 students
- North Hancock
North Hancock Elementary School
451 students
- Hancock County
Hancock County Middle School
308 students
- South Hancock
South Hancock Elementary School
213 students
- This school 16
Hancock County Alternative Program
16 students
What this shows Hancock County Alternative Program reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock County Alternative Program compares
Hancock County Alternative Program is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,011
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.
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.
District finance for Hancock County reports $16,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~16 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 3.
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.
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.