- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt
Federal NCES profile for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186001848
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt ranks #11 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186001848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 210186001848 · Lexington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 6.6:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 164
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt
164 students
What this shows Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt compares
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is a growing 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.8%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt
How many students attend Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt has 164 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is 6.6:1, which is 57% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 58% 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 Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
67.6% of students at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
The largest demographic group at Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt is African American at 37.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt?
Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt 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 Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt ranks #11 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Martin L King Acad for Excellence Alt, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.