- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
The Academy @ Shawnee
Federal NCES profile for The Academy @ Shawnee, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000777
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy @ Shawnee earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #53 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy @ Shawnee has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy @ Shawnee ranks #53 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+440 students YoY
The Academy @ Shawnee grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+82.7%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+440 students YoY 210299000777 · Louisville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 26.3:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
The Academy @ Shawnee grew from 532 students in 2022-23 to 972 in 2023-24 (+82.7%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Academy @ Shawnee in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
The Academy @ Shawnee
1,051 students
What this shows The Academy @ Shawnee reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy @ Shawnee compares
The Academy @ Shawnee is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 73% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.1%
White 13.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, The Academy @ Shawnee is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy @ Shawnee Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy @ Shawnee's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Farmer Elementary
Standard public school
737 students 18:1 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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Academy @ Shawnee
How many students attend The Academy @ Shawnee?
The Academy @ Shawnee has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 972 (2023-24), up 440.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy @ Shawnee?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy @ Shawnee is 26.3:1, which is 73% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy @ Shawnee?
79.9% of students at The Academy @ Shawnee are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy @ Shawnee?
The largest demographic group at The Academy @ Shawnee is African American at 78.1% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy @ Shawnee?
The Academy @ Shawnee has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Academy @ Shawnee rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy @ Shawnee ranks #53 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides The Academy @ Shawnee, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.