- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Panther Academy
Federal NCES profile for Panther Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210165002319
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panther Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Panther Academy has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165002319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Panther Academy grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+21.3%).
Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 210165002319 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 15.9:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethtown High School (757 students)
Panther Academy grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+21.3%). Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Panther Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown High School
757 students
- Talton K Stone
Talton K Stone Middle School
526 students
- Helmwood Heigh
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
461 students
- Morningside El
Morningside Elementary School
455 students
- This school 222
Panther Academy
222 students
- Valley View Ed 23
Valley View Education Center
23 students
What this shows Panther Academy reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panther Academy compares
Panther 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,110
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Two or More 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Panther Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabethtown Independent reports $13,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panther Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talton K Stone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panther Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
New Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Education Center
Alternative education program
23 students 7.7:1 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panther Academy
How many students attend Panther Academy?
Panther Academy has 222 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Academy is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panther Academy?
46.9% of students at Panther Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panther Academy?
The largest demographic group at Panther Academy is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panther Academy?
Panther Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panther Academy rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Panther Academy ranks #4 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Panther Academy, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students), Talton K Stone Middle School (526 students), and Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.