Enrollment
1,051
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy @ Shawnee compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy @ Shawnee
The Academy @ Shawnee is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling 1,051 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 73% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 79.9% of students qualify for free meals, 35% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,051 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson County spends $17,376 per pupil, 32% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Louisville's public schools, it stands alongside Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students): The Academy @ Shawnee is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 14.9:1).
Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students) and Dupont Manual High (1,899 students) alongside The Academy @ Shawnee.
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 @ Shawnee compares
The Academy @ Shawnee on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes The Academy @ Shawnee.
$17,376
Per student
+32%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
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 @ 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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,051 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Academy @ Shawnee a good school?
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. 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 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.
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