Enrollment
3
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210249002248
Spectrum Care Academy — Elizabethtown, KY
Federal NCES profile for Spectrum Care Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spectrum Care Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Spectrum Care Academy reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hardin County spends $13,705 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.0% from the state, and 17.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spectrum Care Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 3 Top 1% in Kentucky — larger than 99% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210249002248
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hardin County, which includes Spectrum Care Academy.
$13,705
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 53.0%
Federal 17.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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New Highland Elementary School
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Panther Academy
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College View Campus
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Frequently asked questions about Spectrum Care Academy
How many students attend Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has 3 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Care Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spectrum Care Academy is 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Elizabethtown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spectrum Care Academy?
Spectrum Care Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.