- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Union County Learning Academy grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+78.6%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210564001872 · Morganfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 35.5:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Union County High School (642 students)
Union County Learning Academy grew from 14 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+78.6%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Union County Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union County H
Union County High School
642 students
- Union County M
Union County Middle School
413 students
- Sturgis Elemen
Sturgis Elementary School
343 students
- Morganfield El
Morganfield Elementary School
328 students
- Uniontown Elem 199
Uniontown Elementary School
199 students
- This school 71
Union County Learning Academy
71 students
What this shows Union County Learning Academy reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union County Learning Academy compares
Union County Learning Academy is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Union County reports $15,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~71 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), up 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.