Enrollment
17
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Center for Academic Improvement compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Center for Academic Improvement
The Center for Academic Improvement is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 17 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 17 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's public schools, it stands alongside Tamarack Elementary School (564 students): The Center for Academic Improvement is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 17.1:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside The Center for Academic Improvement.
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 Center for Academic Improvement compares
The Center for Academic Improvement on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes The Center for Academic Improvement.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~17 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is The Center for Academic Improvement a good school?
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. 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 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.
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