- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pikeville, KY
Northpoint Academy
Federal NCES profile for Northpoint Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210480002256
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northpoint Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northpoint Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY.
School address
District: Pike County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210480002256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Northpoint Academy shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-23.6%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 210480002256 · Pikeville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 10:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Northpoint Academy shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-23.6%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Northpoint Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school 50
Northpoint Academy
50 students
What this shows Northpoint Academy reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northpoint Academy compares
Northpoint Academy 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.0%
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Northpoint Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northpoint Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northpoint Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Pikeville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
844 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mullins Elementary School
Standard public school
779 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pikeville Elementary School
Standard public school
611 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Millard School
Standard public school
601 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pikeville High School
Standard public school
518 students 13.6:1 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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northpoint Academy
How many students attend Northpoint Academy?
Northpoint Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pikeville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Academy is 10:1, which is 34% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% 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 Northpoint Academy?
88.9% of students at Northpoint Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northpoint Academy?
The largest demographic group at Northpoint Academy is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Pikeville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northpoint Academy?
Northpoint Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northpoint Academy rank among schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Academy ranks #2 of 8 schools in Pikeville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pikeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Northpoint Academy, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.