- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, KY
Otter Creek Academy
Federal NCES profile for Otter Creek Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210579002250
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Creek Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Otter Creek Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579002250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Otter Creek Academy grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+36.8%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210579002250 · Monticello, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
7 enr · 1.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Otter Creek Academy grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (+36.8%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Otter Creek Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- Wayne County M
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- Walker Early L
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- This school 7
Otter Creek Academy
7 students
What this shows Otter Creek Academy reports 7 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Creek Academy compares
Otter Creek Academy is a growing 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 | 1.8:1 | ▼ 88% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% 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
1.8:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,466
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 85.7%
African American 14.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Otter Creek Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Creek Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Creek Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Monticello
3 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 (~7 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Academy
How many students attend Otter Creek Academy?
Otter Creek Academy has 7 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monticello, KY. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Academy is 1.8:1, which is 88% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 89% 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 Otter Creek Academy?
100.0% of students at Otter Creek Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter Creek Academy?
The largest demographic group at Otter Creek Academy is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Creek Academy?
Otter Creek Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Otter Creek Academy rank among schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Otter Creek Academy, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Monticello Elementary School (664 students), and Wayne County Middle School (646 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.