- Enrollment
- 1,852
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, KY
The Central Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Central Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210271002457
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Central Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Central Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Central Academy ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY.
School address
District: Henderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210271002457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
The Central Academy held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210271002457 · Henderson, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 22.4:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson County High School (1,852 students)
The Central Academy held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Central Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henderson Coun
Henderson County High School
1,852 students
- Henderson Coun 670
Henderson County North Middle School
670 students
- Henderson Coun 661
Henderson County South Middle School
661 students
- Spottsville El 514
Spottsville Elementary School
514 students
- Bend Gate Elem 421
Bend Gate Elementary School
421 students
- This school 269
The Central Academy
269 students
What this shows The Central Academy reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Central Academy compares
The Central Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,397
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, The Central Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County reports $13,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Central Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henderson County South Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spottsville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Gate Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Central Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Central Academy
How many students attend The Central Academy?
The Central Academy has 269 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Henderson, KY. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Central Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Central Academy is 22.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Central Academy?
69.6% of students at The Central Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Central Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Central Academy is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Henderson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Central Academy?
The Central Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Central Academy rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, The Central Academy ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Henderson, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Henderson County?
Besides The Central Academy, Henderson County also operates Henderson County High School (1,852 students), Henderson County North Middle School (670 students), and Henderson County South Middle School (661 students). See the Henderson County district page for the complete list.