Enrollment
69
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210354002396
The Academy — Russellville, KY
Federal NCES profile for The Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 70/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Logan County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+31% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Academy reports 69 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Kentucky average and 50% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Logan County spends $14,216 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.5% from local sources (property taxes), 56.1% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$14,216
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 69 Top 12% in Kentucky — larger than 88% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 77.6% +31% vs state
NCES ID 210354002396
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan County, which includes The Academy.
$14,216
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 21.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy
How many students attend The Academy?
The Academy has 69 students enrolled. It is a other school in Russellville, KY.
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%. The school serves a student body in Russellville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy?
The Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.