- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrodsburg, KY
Mercer County Day Treatment
Federal NCES profile for Mercer County Day Treatment, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210411001491
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer County Day Treatment earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Harrodsburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer County Day Treatment has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Day Treatment ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, KY.
School address
District: Mercer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210411001491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mercer County Day Treatment held near 12 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210411001491 · Harrodsburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 5.5:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer County Senior High School (748 students)
Mercer County Day Treatment held near 12 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mercer County Day Treatment in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer County
Mercer County Senior High School
748 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Elementary School
713 students
- Kenneth D. Kin
Kenneth D. King Middle School
581 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Intermediate School
570 students
- Mercer Central 51
Mercer Central
51 students
- This school 11
Mercer County Day Treatment
11 students
What this shows Mercer County Day Treatment reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer County Day Treatment compares
Mercer County Day Treatment 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$13,648
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Mercer County Day Treatment is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Mercer County reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer County Day Treatment Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth D. King Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer County Day Treatment's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Harrodsburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer County Day Treatment
How many students attend Mercer County Day Treatment?
Mercer County Day Treatment has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Harrodsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Day Treatment?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer County Day Treatment is 5.5:1, which is 64% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 65% 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 Mercer County Day Treatment?
83.3% of students at Mercer County Day Treatment are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer County Day Treatment?
The largest demographic group at Mercer County Day Treatment is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Harrodsburg, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer County Day Treatment?
Mercer County Day Treatment has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mercer County Day Treatment rank among public schools in Harrodsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer County Day Treatment ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrodsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County?
Besides Mercer County Day Treatment, Mercer County also operates Mercer County Senior High School (748 students), Mercer County Elementary School (713 students), and Kenneth D. King Middle School (581 students). See the Mercer County district page for the complete list.