Enrollment
330
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, KY
Marion County Knight Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marion County Knight Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210378002443
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County Knight Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion County Knight Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Knight Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378002443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion County Knight Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion County Knight Academy
Marion County Knight Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 330 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Marion County Knight Academy is leaner than roughly 85% of Kentucky schools and 25% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 225 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 330 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Glasscock Elementary School (432 students): Marion County Knight Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 15.4:1).
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside Marion County Knight 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 Marion County Knight Academy compares
Marion County Knight 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,430
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 69.1%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Marion County Knight Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes Marion County Knight Academy.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
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.
How Marion County Knight Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County Knight Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glasscock Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lebanon Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Calvary Elementary School
Standard public school
236 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative education program
164 students
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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marion County Knight Academy
How many students attend Marion County Knight Academy?
Marion County Knight Academy has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Knight Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Knight Academy is 11.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County Knight Academy?
57.7% of students at Marion County Knight Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County Knight Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marion County Knight Academy is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County Knight Academy?
Marion County Knight Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion County Knight Academy rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Knight Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Lebanon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Marion County Knight Academy a good school?
Marion County Knight Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Marion County?
Besides Marion County Knight Academy, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and West Marion Elementary School (400 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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