- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wayne County Learning Academy grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210579002403 · Monticello, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 13:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Wayne County Learning Academy grew from 30 students in 2022-23 to 40 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Wayne County Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- Wayne County M
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- Walker Early L
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- This school 26
Wayne County Learning Academy
26 students
What this shows Wayne County Learning Academy reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne County Learning Academy compares
Wayne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~26 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 40 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.