Enrollment
38
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, KY
The Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210201001917
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY.
School address
District: Franklin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210201001917 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
73.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy
The Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Frankfort, Kentucky, enrolling 38 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, The Academy 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Kentucky schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 38 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 28 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 38 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Collins Lane (509 students): The Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.4:1 vs 15:1).
Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students) and Western Hills High School (827 students) alongside The 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 The Academy compares
The 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 25% | 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
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; 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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 38 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.7 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 76.3%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 10.5%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, The Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes The Academy.
$13,576
Per student
+3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bondurant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collins Lane | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collins Lane
Standard public school
509 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bridgeport Elementary School
Standard public school
402 students 13:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Village
Standard public school
360 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Frankfort Early Learning Academy
Standard public school
46 students 23:1 students per teacher
William Cofield High School
Alternative education program
22 students 5.5:1 students per teacher
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)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Frankfort, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy 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?
73.9% of students at The Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Academy is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy?
The Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Academy rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Frankfort, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frankfort on the city page.
Is The Academy a good school?
The Academy earns 80/100 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 Franklin County?
Besides The Academy, Franklin County also operates Franklin County High School (990 students), Western Hills High School (827 students), and Elkhorn Middle School (725 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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