- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
W.E.B. Dubois Academy
Federal NCES profile for W.E.B. Dubois Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002458
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.E.B. Dubois Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools.
- #15 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W.E.B. Dubois Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.E.B. Dubois Academy ranks #15 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
W.E.B. Dubois Academy shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 210299002458 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 12.9:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
W.E.B. Dubois Academy shrank from 591 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
W.E.B. Dubois Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 477
W.E.B. Dubois Academy
477 students
What this shows W.E.B. Dubois Academy reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.E.B. Dubois Academy compares
W.E.B. Dubois Academy 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 84.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, W.E.B. Dubois Academy is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.E.B. Dubois Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.E.B. Dubois Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.E.B. Dubois Academy
How many students attend W.E.B. Dubois Academy?
W.E.B. Dubois Academy has 477 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.E.B. Dubois Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at W.E.B. Dubois Academy is 12.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 W.E.B. Dubois Academy?
60.1% of students at W.E.B. Dubois Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.E.B. Dubois Academy?
The largest demographic group at W.E.B. Dubois Academy is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.E.B. Dubois Academy?
W.E.B. Dubois Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W.E.B. Dubois Academy rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, W.E.B. Dubois Academy ranks #15 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides W.E.B. Dubois Academy, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.