Enrollment
164
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, KY
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hugh C. Spalding Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210378002328
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugh C. Spalding Academy earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 164
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378002328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
What stands out at Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Hugh C. Spalding Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 164 students.
Economic need is high: 78.9% of students qualify for free meals, 33% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 164 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Glasscock Elementary School (432 students): Hugh C. Spalding Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside Hugh C. Spalding 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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy compares
Hugh C. Spalding Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,430
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: 0.6 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hugh C. Spalding Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes Hugh C. Spalding Academy.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Marion Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hugh C. Spalding Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glasscock Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Marion County Knight Academy
Standard public school
330 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Lebanon Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Calvary Elementary School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hugh C. Spalding Academy
How many students attend Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy has 164 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lebanon, KY.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
78.9% of students at Hugh C. Spalding Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hugh C. Spalding Academy is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugh C. Spalding Academy?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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 Hugh C. Spalding Academy rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugh C. Spalding Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Hugh C. Spalding Academy a good school?
Hugh C. Spalding Academy earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Marion County?
Besides Hugh C. Spalding Academy, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and West Marion Elementary School (400 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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