Enrollment
26
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, KY
Wayne County Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wayne County Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210579002403
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne County Learning Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne County Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579002403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne County Learning Academy compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne County Learning Academy
Wayne County Learning Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 26 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.7% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Kentucky schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monticello's public schools, it stands alongside Walker Early Learning Center (358 students): Wayne County Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 15.6:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students) and Monticello Elementary School (664 students) alongside Wayne 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 Wayne County Learning Academy compares
Wayne 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$12,565
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Wayne County Learning Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Wayne County Learning Academy.
$12,565
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 20.2%
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 Wayne County Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne County Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Monticello
3 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 (~26 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne County Learning Academy
How many students attend Wayne County Learning Academy?
Wayne County Learning Academy has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Monticello, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne County Learning Academy is 13:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Wayne County Learning Academy?
96.7% of students at Wayne County Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne County Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wayne County Learning Academy is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne County Learning Academy?
Wayne County Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
How does Wayne County Learning Academy rank among schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne County Learning Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Wayne County Learning Academy a good school?
Wayne County Learning Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Wayne County?
Besides Wayne County Learning Academy, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Monticello Elementary School (664 students), and Wayne County Middle School (646 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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