Enrollment
15
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210510001258
Morehead Youth Development Center — Morehead, KY
Federal NCES profile for Morehead Youth Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morehead Youth Development Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Morehead Youth Development Center reports 15 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Kentucky average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rowan County spends $13,903 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.4% from local sources (property taxes), 55.0% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morehead Youth Development Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,903
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
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.
Overview
Enrollment 15 Top 4% in Kentucky — larger than 96% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 210510001258
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan County, which includes Morehead Youth Development Center.
$13,903
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 16.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Morehead Youth Development Center
How many students attend Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has 15 students enrolled. It is a other school in Morehead, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center is 10.5:1, which is 33% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morehead Youth Development Center?
100.0% of students at Morehead Youth Development Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehead Youth Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Morehead Youth Development Center is White at 46.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morehead, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.