Enrollment
18
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210573002492
Jackson Academy — Bowling Green, KY
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+45% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jackson Academy reports 18 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% above the Kentucky average and 65% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 18 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 88.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warren County spends $13,452 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.6% from the state, and 22.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 45% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 18 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
88.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 18 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 18 Top 5% in Kentucky — larger than 95% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 85.7% +45% vs state
NCES ID 210573002492
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 18:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 88.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Jackson Academy.
$13,452
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
Similar other schools in Bowling Green
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Rich Pond Elementary
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Lost River Elementary
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856 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Jennings Creek Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jody Richards Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Plano Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Warren Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Academy
How many students attend Jackson Academy?
Jackson Academy has 18 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bowling Green, KY.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Academy?
85.7% of students at Jackson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Academy is White at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Academy?
Jackson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.