Enrollment
11
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mercer County Day Treatment compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mercer County Day Treatment
Mercer County Day Treatment is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 11 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.5:1, Mercer County Day Treatment is leaner than roughly 96% of Kentucky schools and 64% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 83.3% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Kentucky schools, with 11 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 11 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Harrodsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Mercer County Elementary School (713 students): Mercer County Day Treatment is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Mercer County also operates Mercer County Senior High School (748 students) and Mercer County Elementary School (713 students) alongside Mercer County Day Treatment.
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 Mercer County Day Treatment compares
Mercer County Day Treatment on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,578
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County, which includes Mercer County Day Treatment.
$12,578
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 52.8%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mercer County Day Treatment a good school?
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. 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 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.
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