- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winchester, KY
Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210120001624
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Winchester, KY.
School address
District: Clark County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210120001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Phoenix Academy held near 42 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210120001624 · Winchester, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 3.2:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students)
Phoenix Academy held near 42 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark High School
1,578 students
- Rev. Henry E.
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School
767 students
- Robert D. Camp
Robert D. Campbell Jr. High
753 students
- Strode Station 542
Strode Station Elementary School
542 students
- William G. Con 499
William G. Conkwright Elementary
499 students
- This school 19
Phoenix Academy
19 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy compares
Phoenix Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.2:1 | ▼ 79% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,438
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 19 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 110.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark County reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Rogers Clark High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D. Campbell Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strode Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William G. Conkwright Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Winchester
1 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Winchester, KY. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 3.2:1, which is 79% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 80% 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 Phoenix Academy?
90.7% of students at Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Winchester, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (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 Phoenix Academy rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Winchester, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County?
Besides Phoenix Academy, Clark County also operates George Rogers Clark High School (1,578 students), Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. School (767 students), and Robert D. Campbell Jr. High (753 students). See the Clark County district page for the complete list.