- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186002341
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steam Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Steam Academy grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 210186002341 · Lexington, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 23.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Steam Academy grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Steam Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 453
Steam Academy
453 students
What this shows Steam Academy reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steam Academy compares
Steam Academy 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Steam Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steam Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steam Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
2,370 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station High School
Standard public school
2,030 students 19:1 students per teacher
Henry Clay High School
Standard public school
1,939 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steam Academy
How many students attend Steam Academy?
Steam Academy has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy is 23.8:1, which is 57% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steam Academy?
30.4% of students at Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Steam Academy is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steam Academy?
Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steam Academy rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Steam Academy ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Steam Academy, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.