- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210321002224
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 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 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in London · Resource Index
- 75
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mcdaniel Learning Center shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210321002224 · London, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
Mcdaniel Learning Center shrank from 46 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (-19.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mcdaniel Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- North Laurel M
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- This school 29
Mcdaniel Learning Center
29 students
What this shows Mcdaniel Learning Center reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdaniel Learning Center compares
Mcdaniel Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,611
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 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.
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
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,119
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~29 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), down 9.
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 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.