- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Minor Daniels Academy
Federal NCES profile for Minor Daniels Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002412
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minor Daniels Academy earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Minor Daniels Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minor Daniels Academy ranks #6 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Minor Daniels Academy grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 210299002412 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 8.8:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Minor Daniels Academy grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Minor Daniels 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 184
Minor Daniels Academy
184 students
What this shows Minor Daniels Academy reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minor Daniels Academy compares
Minor Daniels Academy is a growing 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 40% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 92 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.8%
White 10.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Minor Daniels 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 Minor Daniels 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 | Higher 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 Minor Daniels 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minor Daniels Academy
How many students attend Minor Daniels Academy?
Minor Daniels Academy has 184 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minor Daniels Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Minor Daniels Academy is 8.8:1, which is 42% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 44% 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 Minor Daniels Academy?
83.0% of students at Minor Daniels Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minor Daniels Academy?
The largest demographic group at Minor Daniels Academy is African American at 72.8% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minor Daniels Academy?
Minor Daniels Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 Minor Daniels Academy rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Minor Daniels Academy ranks #6 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 Minor Daniels 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.