- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210507001906 · Mount Vernon, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 9.8:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockcastle County High School (796 students)
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 33 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County High School
796 students
- Rockcastle Cou
Rockcastle County Middle School
600 students
- Mt. Vernon Ele
Mt. Vernon Elementary
597 students
- Brodhead Eleme
Brodhead Elementary School
493 students
- Roundstone Ele 267
Roundstone Elementary School
267 students
- This school 39
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement
39 students
What this shows Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement compares
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,041
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
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.
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
District finance for Rockcastle County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~39 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 33 (2023-24), up 2.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.