Enrollment
55
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, KY
Powell County Academy
Federal NCES profile for Powell County Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210489002360
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell County Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell County Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Powell County Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Powell County Academy
Powell County Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Stanton, Kentucky, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 81% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 55 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Stanton's public schools, it stands alongside Stanton Elementary School (322 students): Powell County Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students) and Clay City Elementary School (425 students) alongside Powell County 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 Powell County Academy compares
Powell County 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 81% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,879
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 96.4%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.9, Powell County Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Powell County, which includes Powell County Academy.
$12,879
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 51.7%
Federal 29.3%
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 Powell County Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Powell County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell County Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Stanton
2 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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Powell County Academy
How many students attend Powell County Academy?
Powell County Academy has 55 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Stanton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County Academy is 27.5:1, which is 81% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell County Academy?
72.7% of students at Powell County Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell County Academy?
The largest demographic group at Powell County Academy is White at 96.4% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell County Academy?
Powell County Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Powell County Academy rank among schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Stanton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stanton on the city page.
Is Powell County Academy a good school?
Powell County Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. 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 Powell County?
Besides Powell County Academy, Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students), Clay City Elementary School (425 students), and Powell County Middle School (418 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.
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