- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, KY
The Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210354002396
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 69
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Russellville, KY.
School address
District: Logan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210354002396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
The Academy shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-23.5%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 210354002396 · Russellville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 77.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan County High School (918 students)
The Academy shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-23.5%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 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
- Logan County H
Logan County High School
918 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
760 students
- Lewisburg Elem
Lewisburg Elementary School
500 students
- Chandlers Elem
Chandlers Elementary School
454 students
- Olmstead Eleme
Olmstead Elementary School
398 students
- This school 69
The Academy
69 students
What this shows The Academy reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy compares
The Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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.
Funding equity
$12,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, The Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Logan County reports $12,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lewisburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Chandlers Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Olmstead Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Academy
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Russellville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 23.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy?
77.6% 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 89.9% of enrollment, in Russellville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy?
The Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Russellville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Logan County?
Besides The Academy, Logan County also operates Logan County High School (918 students), Auburn Elementary School (760 students), and Lewisburg Elementary School (500 students). See the Logan County district page for the complete list.