Enrollment
33
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Versailles, KY
Safe Harbor Academy
Federal NCES profile for Safe Harbor Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210600001840
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Safe Harbor Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Safe Harbor Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Safe Harbor Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY.
School address
District: Woodford County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210600001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Safe Harbor Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Safe Harbor Academy
Safe Harbor Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Versailles, Kentucky, enrolling 33 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Safe Harbor Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Kentucky schools and 45% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 33 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 33 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Versailles's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary School (607 students): Safe Harbor Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 16.9:1).
Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students) and Woodford County Middle School (897 students) alongside Safe Harbor 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 Safe Harbor Academy compares
Safe Harbor 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.8%
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
$12,315
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 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 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 18.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Safe Harbor Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodford County, which includes Safe Harbor Academy.
$12,315
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.5%
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 Safe Harbor Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodford County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Safe Harbor Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Versailles
3 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 (~33 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Safe Harbor Academy
How many students attend Safe Harbor Academy?
Safe Harbor Academy has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Versailles, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Safe Harbor Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Safe Harbor Academy is 8.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 47% 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 Safe Harbor Academy?
86.4% of students at Safe Harbor Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Safe Harbor Academy?
The largest demographic group at Safe Harbor Academy is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Versailles, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Safe Harbor Academy?
Safe Harbor Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Safe Harbor Academy rank among schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, Safe Harbor Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Versailles, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Versailles on the city page.
Is Safe Harbor Academy a good school?
Safe Harbor Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Woodford County?
Besides Safe Harbor Academy, Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students), Woodford County Middle School (897 students), and Southside Elementary School (607 students). See the Woodford County district page for the complete list.
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