- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmore, KY
The Providence School
Federal NCES profile for The Providence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210303001900
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Providence School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
The Providence School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
The Providence School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 210303001900 · Wilmore, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 5.7:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
The Providence School held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Providence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- This school 130
The Providence School
130 students
What this shows The Providence School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Providence School compares
The Providence School 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 63% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 63% 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
96.9%
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
$13,940
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 + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, The Providence School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Providence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Providence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Providence School
How many students attend The Providence School?
The Providence School has 130 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wilmore, KY. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Providence School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Providence School is 5.7:1, which is 63% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 64% 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 Providence School?
78.8% of students at The Providence School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Providence School?
The largest demographic group at The Providence School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Wilmore, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Providence School?
The Providence School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides The Providence School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.