Enrollment
8
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210309000814
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center — Crittenden, KY
Federal NCES profile for Northern Ky Youth Dev Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
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: Kenton 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Ky Youth Dev Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center reports 8 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kenton County spends $13,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Northern Ky Youth Dev 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 49% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 2% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,917
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 8 Top 2% in Kentucky — larger than 98% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210309000814
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenton County, which includes Northern Ky Youth Dev Center.
$13,917
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 46.0%
Federal 11.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Ky Youth Dev Center
How many students attend Northern Ky Youth Dev Center?
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center has 8 students enrolled. It is a other school in Crittenden, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Ky Youth Dev Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Ky Youth Dev Center is 8:1, which is 49% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Ky Youth Dev Center?
The largest demographic group at Northern Ky Youth Dev Center is White at 75.0%. The school serves a student body in Crittenden, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Ky Youth Dev Center?
Northern Ky Youth Dev Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.