Enrollment
160
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paintsville, KY
Johnson County Eagle Academy
Federal NCES profile for Johnson County Eagle Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210306001615
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson County Eagle Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Paintsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 80:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson County Eagle Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Eagle Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY.
School address
District: Johnson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210306001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
80:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+426% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Johnson County Eagle Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Johnson County Eagle Academy
Johnson County Eagle Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Paintsville, Kentucky, enrolling 160 students.
Class loads run heavy: 80:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 426% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 42% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Paintsville's public schools, it stands alongside Paintsville Elementary School (434 students): Johnson County Eagle Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (80:1 vs 15:1).
Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students) and Johnson County Middle School (449 students) alongside Johnson County Eagle 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 Johnson County Eagle Academy compares
Johnson County Eagle 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 | 80:1 | ▲ 426% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
80:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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.
Staffing depth
80:1
students per teacher
- 426% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,528
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 98.1%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Johnson County Eagle Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnson County, which includes Johnson County Eagle Academy.
$13,528
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 66.7%
Federal 20.7%
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 Johnson County Eagle Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R Castle Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson County Eagle Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Paintsville
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 (~160 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson County Eagle Academy
How many students attend Johnson County Eagle Academy?
Johnson County Eagle Academy has 160 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Paintsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Eagle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Eagle Academy is 80:1, which is 426% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 410% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson County Eagle Academy?
84.2% of students at Johnson County Eagle Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson County Eagle Academy?
The largest demographic group at Johnson County Eagle Academy is White at 98.1% of enrollment, in Paintsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson County Eagle Academy?
Johnson County Eagle Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Johnson County Eagle Academy rank among schools in Paintsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson County Eagle Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Paintsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paintsville on the city page.
Is Johnson County Eagle Academy a good school?
Johnson County Eagle Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Johnson County?
Besides Johnson County Eagle Academy, Johnson County also operates Johnson Central High School (888 students), Johnson County Middle School (449 students), and Porter Elementary School (431 students). See the Johnson County district page for the complete list.
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