- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
Spectrum Care Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum Care Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249002248
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spectrum Care Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 3
- students enrolled
Spectrum Care Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Care Academy ranks #6 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249002248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spectrum Care Academy shrank from 5 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210249002248 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
3 enr · 3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
Spectrum Care Academy shrank from 5 students in 2022-23 to 4 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Spectrum Care Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 3
Spectrum Care Academy
3 students
What this shows Spectrum Care Academy reports 3 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spectrum Care Academy compares
Spectrum Care 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 80% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,734
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Spectrum Care Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spectrum Care Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spectrum Care Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
New Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
505 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Panther Academy
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 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 (~3 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Care Academy
How many students attend Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has 3 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 5 (2022-23) → 4 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Care Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Care Academy is 3:1, which is 80% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spectrum Care Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spectrum Care Academy is American Indian / Alaska Native at 33.3% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Spectrum Care Academy rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Spectrum Care Academy ranks #6 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides Spectrum Care Academy, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.