- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Peace Academy
Federal NCES profile for Peace Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299001613
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peace Academy earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peace Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peace Academy ranks #4 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Peace Academy shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210299001613 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 5.1:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Peace Academy shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (-25.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Peace Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 107
Peace Academy
107 students
What this shows Peace Academy reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peace Academy compares
Peace 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 66% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 35.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Peace Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peace Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peace Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Peace Academy
How many students attend Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has 107 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace Academy is 5.1:1, which is 66% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 68% 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 Peace Academy?
61.7% of students at Peace Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peace Academy?
The largest demographic group at Peace Academy is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peace Academy rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Peace Academy ranks #4 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Peace Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.