- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, KY
Transformational Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Transformational Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 81/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210135001783
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transformational Learning Center earns 81/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 81
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Transformational Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Transformational Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135001783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Transformational Learning Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-31.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210135001783 · Covington, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
43 enr · 4.8:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 81
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Transformational Learning Center shrank from 58 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (-31.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Transformational Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes High Sc
Holmes High School
855 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- Glenn O Swing
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- This school 43
Transformational Learning Center
43 students
What this shows Transformational Learning Center reports 43 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transformational Learning Center compares
Transformational Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.8:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 52% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 43 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
43
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 95.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 207.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Transformational Learning Center is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transformational Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Transformational Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Covington
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Ft Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
Standard public school
285 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~43 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Transformational Learning Center
How many students attend Transformational Learning Center?
Transformational Learning Center has 43 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Transformational Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Transformational Learning Center is 4.8:1, which is 68% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 69% 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 Transformational Learning Center?
89.7% of students at Transformational Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transformational Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Transformational Learning Center is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transformational Learning Center?
Transformational Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 81/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Transformational Learning Center rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Transformational Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington Independent?
Besides Transformational Learning Center, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Holmes Middle School (631 students), and Sixth District Elementary School (454 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.