Enrollment
33
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
The Stables
Federal NCES profile for The Stables, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002320
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Stables earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Stables has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Stables ranks #5 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Stables compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Stables
The Stables is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling 33 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, The Stables is leaner than roughly 93% of Kentucky schools and 45% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 33 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fayette County spends $15,849 per pupil, 20% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 17 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 33 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Sandersville Elementary (765 students): The Stables is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 15:1).
Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students) and Bryan Station High School (2,030 students) alongside The Stables.
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 Stables compares
The Stables on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 33 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
33
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 7% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,849
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.5 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 51.5%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, The Stables is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes The Stables.
$15,849
Per student
+20%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 35.5%
Federal 14.7%
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 Stables Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Stables's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sandersville Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15:1 students per teacher
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 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 (~33 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Stables
How many students attend The Stables?
The Stables has 33 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stables?
The student-teacher ratio at The Stables is 8.3:1, which is 45% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 47% 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 Stables?
52.2% of students at The Stables are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Stables?
The largest demographic group at The Stables is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Stables?
The Stables has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Stables rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, The Stables ranks #5 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is The Stables a good school?
The Stables earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fayette County?
Besides The Stables, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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