Enrollment
7
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Otter Creek Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Otter Creek Academy
Otter Creek Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 7 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.8:1, Otter Creek Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Kentucky schools and 88% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Kentucky schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monticello's public schools, it stands alongside Walker Early Learning Center (358 students): Otter Creek Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students) and Monticello Elementary School (664 students) alongside Otter Creek Academy.
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 Otter Creek Academy compares
Otter Creek Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,565
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 + 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Otter Creek Academy.
$12,565
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 20.2%
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 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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~7 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Otter Creek Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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