Enrollment
38
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bardstown, KY
The Academy at Horizons
Federal NCES profile for The Academy at Horizons, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210441002212
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy at Horizons earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bardstown · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy at Horizons has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy at Horizons ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY.
School address
District: Nelson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210441002212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy at Horizons compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy at Horizons
The Academy at Horizons is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bardstown, Kentucky, enrolling 38 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, The Academy at Horizons is leaner than roughly 97% of Kentucky schools and 64% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.0% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Discipline events run high: 42 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 38 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bardstown's public schools, it stands alongside Bardstown Early Childhood Center (263 students): The Academy at Horizons is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.4:1 vs 21.9:1).
Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students) and Thomas Nelson High School (629 students) alongside The Academy at Horizons.
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 The Academy at Horizons compares
The Academy at Horizons on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,705
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 + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 110.5 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 81.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, The Academy at Horizons is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nelson County, which includes The Academy at Horizons.
$12,705
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 41.6%
Federal 14.7%
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.
How The Academy at Horizons Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coxs Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy at Horizons's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Bardstown
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 (~38 students)
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy at Horizons
How many students attend The Academy at Horizons?
The Academy at Horizons has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bardstown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy at Horizons?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy at Horizons is 5.4:1, which is 64% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 66% 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 The Academy at Horizons?
80.0% of students at The Academy at Horizons are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy at Horizons?
The largest demographic group at The Academy at Horizons is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Bardstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy at Horizons?
The Academy at Horizons has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 The Academy at Horizons rank among schools in Bardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy at Horizons ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bardstown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bardstown on the city page.
Is The Academy at Horizons a good school?
The Academy at Horizons earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of 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 Nelson County?
Besides The Academy at Horizons, Nelson County also operates Nelson County High School (756 students), Thomas Nelson High School (629 students), and Old Kentucky Home Middle School (594 students). See the Nelson County district page for the complete list.
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