- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morehead, KY
Morehead Youth Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Morehead Youth Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210510001258
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehead Youth Development Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehead Youth Development Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead Youth Development Center ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510001258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Morehead Youth Development Center shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-38.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210510001258 · Morehead, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 7.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rowan County Senior High School (904 students)
Morehead Youth Development Center shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-38.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Morehead Youth Development Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rowan County S
Rowan County Senior High School
904 students
- Rowan County M
Rowan County Middle School
695 students
- Mcbrayer Eleme
Mcbrayer Elementary School
566 students
- Rodburn Elemen
Rodburn Elementary School
419 students
- Clearfield Ele 299
Clearfield Elementary School
299 students
- This school 15
Morehead Youth Development Center
15 students
What this shows Morehead Youth Development Center reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehead Youth Development Center compares
Morehead Youth Development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,419
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 + 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 46.7%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Morehead Youth Development Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Rowan County reports $12,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morehead Youth Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehead Youth Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Morehead
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 (~15 students)
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 an alternative school in Morehead, KY. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Youth Development Center is 7.5:1, which is 51% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 52% 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 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% of enrollment, in Morehead, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehead Youth Development Center?
Morehead Youth Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Morehead Youth Development Center rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead Youth Development Center ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Morehead, 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 Morehead on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Morehead Youth Development Center, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.