Enrollment
24
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cynthiana, KY
Harrison County Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Harrison County Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210258001995
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison County Learning Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Cynthiana · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison County Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY.
School address
District: Harrison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210258001995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison County Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison County Learning Center
Harrison County Learning Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Cynthiana, Kentucky, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Harrison County Learning Center 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 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Kentucky schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cynthiana's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary School (409 students): Harrison County Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8:1 vs 19.5:1).
Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students) and Harrison County Middle School (617 students) alongside Harrison County Learning 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 Harrison County Learning Center compares
Harrison County Learning 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 94% | - | - |
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.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Harrison County Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison County, which includes Harrison County Learning Center.
$11,818
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 54.6%
Federal 23.0%
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 Harrison County Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison County Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Cynthiana
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 16:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 15.4:1 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 (~24 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison County Learning Center
How many students attend Harrison County Learning Center?
Harrison County Learning Center has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison County Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison County Learning Center 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 Harrison County Learning Center?
68.4% of students at Harrison County Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison County Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Harrison County Learning Center is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Cynthiana, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison County Learning Center?
Harrison County Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison County Learning Center rank among schools in Cynthiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison County Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Cynthiana, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cynthiana on the city page.
Is Harrison County Learning Center a good school?
Harrison County Learning Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 Harrison County?
Besides Harrison County Learning Center, Harrison County also operates Harrison County High School (881 students), Harrison County Middle School (617 students), and Southside Elementary School (409 students). See the Harrison County district page for the complete list.
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