Enrollment
29
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · London, KY
Mcdaniel Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Mcdaniel Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210321002224
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdaniel Learning Center earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in London · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdaniel Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdaniel Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321002224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdaniel Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdaniel Learning Center
Mcdaniel Learning Center is a high-poverty, small high school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 29 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Mcdaniel Learning Center is leaner than roughly 91% of Kentucky schools and 36% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.3% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Kentucky schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 29 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 11 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 29 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among London's high schools, it stands alongside North Laurel High School (1,252 students): Mcdaniel Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 19.3:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside Mcdaniel Learning Center.
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 Mcdaniel Learning Center compares
Mcdaniel Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,261
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 29 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Mcdaniel Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes Mcdaniel Learning Center.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Mcdaniel Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdaniel Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in London
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~29 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdaniel Learning Center
How many students attend Mcdaniel Learning Center?
Mcdaniel Learning Center has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in London, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdaniel Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdaniel Learning Center is 9.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 38% 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 Mcdaniel Learning Center?
91.3% of students at Mcdaniel Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdaniel Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Mcdaniel Learning Center is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdaniel Learning Center?
Mcdaniel Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdaniel Learning Center rank among high schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdaniel Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in London, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in London on the city page.
Is Mcdaniel Learning Center a good school?
Mcdaniel Learning Center earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Laurel County?
Besides Mcdaniel Learning Center, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and North Laurel Middle School (970 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.
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