- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mcferran Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000764
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcferran Preparatory Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #38 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcferran Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcferran Preparatory Academy ranks #38 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mcferran Preparatory Academy held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 210299000764 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 14.2:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Mcferran Preparatory Academy held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mcferran Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 584
Mcferran Preparatory Academy
584 students
What this shows Mcferran Preparatory Academy reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcferran Preparatory Academy compares
Mcferran Preparatory Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
White 5.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Mcferran Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcferran Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcferran Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcferran Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcferran Preparatory Academy is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
81.9% of students at Mcferran Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mcferran Preparatory Academy is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcferran Preparatory Academy?
Mcferran Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mcferran Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcferran Preparatory Academy ranks #38 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Mcferran Preparatory Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.