Enrollment
21
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, KY
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210450002353
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Alternative Learning Program ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hartford, KY.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450002353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ohio County Alternative Learning Program compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Hartford, Kentucky, enrolling 21 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is leaner than roughly 89% of Kentucky schools and 31% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.7% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hartford's public schools, it stands alongside Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students): Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students) and Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students) alongside Ohio County Alternative Learning Program.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ohio County Alternative Learning Program compares
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County, which includes Ohio County Alternative Learning Program.
$11,548
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 58.8%
Federal 24.3%
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.
How Ohio County Alternative Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio County Alternative Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Hartford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio County Alternative Learning Program
How many students attend Ohio County Alternative Learning Program?
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hartford, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Alternative Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is 10.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 33% 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 Ohio County Alternative Learning Program?
85.7% of students at Ohio County Alternative Learning Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio County Alternative Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Ohio County Alternative Learning Program is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio County Alternative Learning Program?
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Ohio County Alternative Learning Program rank among schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Alternative Learning Program ranks #1 of 3 schools in Hartford, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hartford on the city page.
Is Ohio County Alternative Learning Program a good school?
Ohio County Alternative Learning Program earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Ohio County Alternative Learning Program, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.
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