Enrollment
2
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210336002344
Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr — Whitesburg, KY
Federal NCES profile for Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 99
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Letcher 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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.2:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr 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
Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 99% 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 99% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Letcher County spends $15,959 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.9% from local sources (property taxes), 63.9% from the state, and 22.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr 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 | 0.2:1 | ▼ 99% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
0.2:1
students per teacher
— 99% below state mean
Top 0% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
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
$15,959
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2 Top 1% in Kentucky — larger than 99% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 0.2:1 -99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210336002344
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Letcher County, which includes Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr.
$15,959
Per student
+6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.9%
State 63.9%
Federal 22.2%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr
How many students attend Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr?
Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr has 2 students enrolled. It is a other school in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr is 0.2:1, which is 99% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 99% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr is White at 100.0%. The school serves a student body in Whitesburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr?
Letcher County Alternative Education Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.