Enrollment
39
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, KY
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
Federal NCES profile for Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210507001906
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement has class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, KY.
School address
District: Rockcastle County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210507001906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mount Vernon, Kentucky, enrolling 39 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is leaner than roughly 91% of Kentucky schools and 36% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.6% of students qualify for free meals, 36% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 39 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 16 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 39 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mount Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students): Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students) and Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students) alongside Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.
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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement compares
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
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
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 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 97.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockcastle County, which includes Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement.
$12,118
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.2%
State 64.2%
Federal 21.6%
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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockcastle County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockcastle County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Vernon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brodhead Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roundstone Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Mount Vernon
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 (~39 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
How many students attend Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement has 39 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is 9.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 38% 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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
80.6% of students at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
The largest demographic group at Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement rank among schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mount Vernon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
Is Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement a good school?
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Rockcastle County?
Besides Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement, Rockcastle County also operates Rockcastle County High School (796 students), Rockcastle County Middle School (600 students), and Mt. Vernon Elementary (597 students). See the Rockcastle County district page for the complete list.
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