- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calhoun, KY
Mclean County Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Mclean County Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210402002508
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclean County Alternative Center earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County Alternative Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, KY.
School address
District: Mclean County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210402002508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Mclean County Alternative Center shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-73.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210402002508 · Calhoun, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
2 enr · 73.3% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclean County High School (427 students)
Mclean County Alternative Center shrank from 15 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-73.3%). Teacher FTE lost 0.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mclean County Alternative Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mclean County
Mclean County High School
427 students
- Mclean County
Mclean County Middle School
321 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
290 students
- Livermore Elem
Livermore Elementary School
232 students
- Marie Gatton P 115
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
115 students
- This school 2
Mclean County Alternative Center
2 students
What this shows Mclean County Alternative Center reports 2 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclean County Alternative Center compares
Mclean County Alternative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,209
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Mclean County Alternative Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mclean County reports $14,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mclean County Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mclean County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Livermore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mclean County Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Calhoun
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mclean County Alternative Center
How many students attend Mclean County Alternative Center?
Mclean County Alternative Center has 2 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calhoun, KY. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 4 (2023-24), down 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mclean County Alternative Center?
73.3% of students at Mclean County Alternative Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclean County Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Mclean County Alternative Center is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Calhoun, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclean County Alternative Center?
Mclean County Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mclean County Alternative Center rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County Alternative Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mclean County?
Besides Mclean County Alternative Center, Mclean County also operates Mclean County High School (427 students), Mclean County Middle School (321 students), and Calhoun Elementary School (290 students). See the Mclean County district page for the complete list.