Enrollment
63
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210249002249
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems — Radcliff, KY
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 73/100.
👥 Class size 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Hardin 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
6:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems 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
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems reports 63 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% 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 62% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Kentucky average and 19% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hardin County spends $13,705 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 17.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B), calculated from 2 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 Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 63 | 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
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,705
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
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
Enrollment 63 Top 11% in Kentucky — larger than 89% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 6:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.7% -30% vs state
NCES ID 210249002249
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems.
$13,705
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 17.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems
How many students attend Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems?
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems has 63 students enrolled. It is a other school in Radcliff, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems is 6:1, which is 62% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 62% 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 Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems?
41.7% of students at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems is White at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Radcliff, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems?
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (B) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.