Enrollment
53
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillview Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillview Academy
Hillview Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, enrolling 53 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 53 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Among Taylorsville's public schools, it stands alongside Spencer County Elementary School (801 students): Hillview Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18.2:1).
Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students) and Spencer County Elementary School (801 students) alongside Hillview Academy.
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 Hillview Academy compares
Hillview Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,199
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer County, which includes Hillview Academy.
$11,199
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 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
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~53 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Hillview Academy a good school?
Hillview Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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