- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, KY
Hillview Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hillview Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210549002051
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillview Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillview Academy has class sizes larger than 83% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549002051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hillview Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-17.6%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210549002051 · Taylorsville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 17.7:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Spencer County High School (986 students)
Hillview Academy shrank from 51 students in 2022-23 to 42 in 2023-24 (-17.6%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hillview Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spencer County
Spencer County High School
986 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Elementary School
801 students
- Spencer County
Spencer County Middle School
690 students
- Taylorsville E
Taylorsville Elementary School
661 students
- Spencer County 150
Spencer County Early Learning Center
150 students
- This school 53
Hillview Academy
53 students
What this shows Hillview Academy reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillview Academy compares
Hillview Academy 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Hillview Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spencer County reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillview Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillview Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Taylorsville
3 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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillview Academy
How many students attend Hillview Academy?
Hillview Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Taylorsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillview Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillview Academy is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillview Academy?
68.6% of students at Hillview Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillview Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hillview Academy is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillview Academy?
Hillview Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Hillview Academy rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillview Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Spencer County?
Besides Hillview Academy, Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students), Spencer County Elementary School (801 students), and Spencer County Middle School (690 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.