Enrollment
130
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Providence School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Providence School
The Providence School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilmore, Kentucky, enrolling 130 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.7:1, The Providence School is leaner than roughly 96% of Kentucky schools and 63% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.8% of students qualify for free meals, 33% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 96.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 130 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students) and East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) alongside The Providence School.
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 Providence School compares
The Providence School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,102
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes The Providence School.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~130 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is The Providence School a good school?
The Providence School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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