- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
The Academy held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210201001917 · Frankfort, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
38 enr · 5.4:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High School (990 students)
The Academy held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High School
990 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills High School
827 students
- Elkhorn Middle
Elkhorn Middle School
725 students
- Bondurant Midd
Bondurant Middle School
600 students
- Collins Lane
Collins Lane
509 students
- This school 38
The Academy
38 students
What this shows The Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy compares
The Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $15,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~38 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.