Enrollment
71
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morganfield, KY
Union County Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Union County Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210564001872
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union County Learning Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Morganfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union County Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Learning Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, KY.
School address
District: Union County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210564001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+134% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union County Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union County Learning Academy
Union County Learning Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Morganfield, Kentucky, enrolling 71 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 134% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 71 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Morganfield's public schools, it stands alongside Union County Preschool and Headstart (90 students): Union County Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (35.5:1 vs 90:1).
Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students) and Union County Middle School (413 students) alongside Union County Learning Academy.
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 Union County Learning Academy compares
Union County Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.5:1 | ▲ 134% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
35.5:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,823
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 90.1%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Union County Learning Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County, which includes Union County Learning Academy.
$13,823
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.8%
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 Union County Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morganfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uniontown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union County Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Morganfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~71 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~35.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union County Learning Academy
How many students attend Union County Learning Academy?
Union County Learning Academy has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Morganfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Union County Learning Academy is 35.5:1, which is 134% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 126% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union County Learning Academy?
71.4% of students at Union County Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union County Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Union County Learning Academy is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Morganfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union County Learning Academy?
Union County Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Union County Learning Academy rank among public schools in Morganfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Union County Learning Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Morganfield, 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 Morganfield on the city page.
Is Union County Learning Academy a good school?
Union County Learning Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Union County?
Besides Union County Learning Academy, Union County also operates Union County High School (642 students), Union County Middle School (413 students), and Sturgis Elementary School (343 students). See the Union County district page for the complete list.
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