Enrollment
63
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · London, KY
Laurel County Day Treatment
Federal NCES profile for Laurel County Day Treatment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210321001677
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel County Day Treatment earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in London · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel County Day Treatment has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel County Day Treatment ranks #1 of 10 schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel County Day Treatment compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel County Day Treatment
Laurel County Day Treatment is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 63 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 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 21 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 50 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 63 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among London's public schools, it stands alongside London Elementary School (592 students): Laurel County Day Treatment is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 17.9:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Laurel County Day Treatment.
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 Laurel County Day Treatment compares
Laurel County Day Treatment on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,261
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 79.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
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 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Laurel County Day Treatment is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes Laurel County Day Treatment.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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.
How Laurel County Day Treatment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel County Day Treatment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in London
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
London Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Bush Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wyan-Pine Grove Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Colony Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Camp Ground Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sublimity Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 20.2:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel County Day Treatment
How many students attend Laurel County Day Treatment?
Laurel County Day Treatment has 63 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in London, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel County Day Treatment?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel County Day Treatment is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel County Day Treatment?
75.0% of students at Laurel County Day Treatment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel County Day Treatment?
The largest demographic group at Laurel County Day Treatment is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel County Day Treatment?
Laurel County Day Treatment has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laurel County Day Treatment rank among schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel County Day Treatment ranks #1 of 10 schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in London on the city page.
Is Laurel County Day Treatment a good school?
Laurel County Day Treatment earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Laurel County?
Besides Laurel County Day Treatment, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.
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