- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Marion County Knight Academy shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 210378002443 · Lebanon, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 11.4:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion County High School (879 students)
Marion County Knight Academy shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Marion County Knight Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion County
Marion County High School
879 students
- Glasscock Elem
Glasscock Elementary School
432 students
- West Marion El
West Marion Elementary School
400 students
- This school 330
Marion County Knight Academy
330 students
- Lebanon Elemen 305
Lebanon Elementary School
305 students
- Marion County 290
Marion County Middle School
290 students
What this shows Marion County Knight Academy reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion County Knight Academy compares
Marion County Knight Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Marion County reports $13,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), down 65.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.