Enrollment
52
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210315000709
Knox County Learning Academy — Barbourville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Knox County Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 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: Knox 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.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knox County Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Knox County Learning Academy reports 52 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 39% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Kentucky average and 83% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 52 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 96.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Knox County spends $15,928 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.7% from local sources (property taxes), 62.4% from the state, and 25.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Knox County Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 60% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 11% | — | — |
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
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
— 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
96.2%
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
$15,928
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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 52 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 52 Top 11% in Kentucky — larger than 89% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 9.7:1 -38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.8% +60% vs state
NCES ID 210315000709
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 52:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 96.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knox County, which includes Knox County Learning Academy.
$15,928
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.7%
State 62.4%
Federal 25.9%
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
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Similar other schools in Barbourville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Barbourville City School
Standard public school
755 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Jesse D Lay Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
G R Hampton Elementary School
Standard public school
244 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Knox Appalachian School
Alternative education program
32 students 8:1 students per teacher
Knox County Day Treatment
Alternative education program
16 students 8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Knox County Learning Academy
How many students attend Knox County Learning Academy?
Knox County Learning Academy has 52 students enrolled. It is a other school in Barbourville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox County Learning Academy is 9.7:1, which is 38% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox County Learning Academy?
94.8% of students at Knox County Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox County Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Knox County Learning Academy is White at 90.4%. The school serves a student body in Barbourville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox County Learning Academy?
Knox County Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 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.