- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, KY
Rise Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rise Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210051002266
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Rise Academy shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-40.5%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210051002266 · Florence, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 6.4:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Rise Academy shrank from 74 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-40.5%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rise Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 70
Rise Academy
70 students
What this shows Rise Academy reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise Academy compares
Rise 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,925
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 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Rise Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rise Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ockerman Elementary School
Standard public school
777 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Erpenbeck Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 17:1 students per teacher
Florence Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Hillard Collins Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
A M Yealey Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 13:1 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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rise Academy
How many students attend Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Florence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Academy is 6.4:1, which is 58% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 59% 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 Rise Academy?
64.9% of students at Rise Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rise Academy is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Academy?
Rise Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Rise Academy rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Florence, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Rise Academy, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.