- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
The Brook-Kmi
Federal NCES profile for The Brook-Kmi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299001474
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Brook-Kmi earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Brook-Kmi has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Brook-Kmi ranks #3 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299001474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
The Brook-Kmi shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210299001474 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 5.8:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
The Brook-Kmi shrank from 33 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Brook-Kmi 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 29
The Brook-Kmi
29 students
What this shows The Brook-Kmi reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Brook-Kmi compares
The Brook-Kmi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 62% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 54% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, The Brook-Kmi is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Brook-Kmi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Brook-Kmi'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
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 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
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Brook-Kmi
How many students attend The Brook-Kmi?
The Brook-Kmi has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brook-Kmi?
The student-teacher ratio at The Brook-Kmi is 5.8:1, which is 62% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 63% 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 Brook-Kmi?
27.3% of students at The Brook-Kmi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Brook-Kmi?
The largest demographic group at The Brook-Kmi is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Brook-Kmi?
The Brook-Kmi has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Brook-Kmi rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Brook-Kmi ranks #3 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 Brook-Kmi, 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.