- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
The Center for Academic Improvement
Federal NCES profile for The Center for Academic Improvement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210147002470
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Center for Academic Improvement earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Center for Academic Improvement has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Center for Academic Improvement ranks #6 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147002470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
The Center for Academic Improvement grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210147002470 · Owensboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
The Center for Academic Improvement grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 24 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Center for Academic Improvement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- This school 17
The Center for Academic Improvement
17 students
What this shows The Center for Academic Improvement reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Center for Academic Improvement compares
The Center for Academic Improvement 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,767
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
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 111.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, The Center for Academic Improvement is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Center for Academic Improvement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Center for Academic Improvement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Owensboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tamarack Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Estes Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Country Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Center for Academic Improvement
How many students attend The Center for Academic Improvement?
The Center for Academic Improvement has 17 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 24 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Center for Academic Improvement?
The student-teacher ratio at The Center for Academic Improvement is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Center for Academic Improvement?
68.2% of students at The Center for Academic Improvement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Center for Academic Improvement?
The largest demographic group at The Center for Academic Improvement is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Center for Academic Improvement?
The Center for Academic Improvement has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Center for Academic Improvement rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, The Center for Academic Improvement ranks #6 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides The Center for Academic Improvement, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.