At a glance
Reported students
72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
72
Kentucky School for the Deaf: 72 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 66
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.6:1
What the reported data says about Kentucky School for the Deaf
Kentucky School for the Deaf is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Danville. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Kentucky School for the Deaf District. NCES reports 72 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.9%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kentucky School for the Deaf
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black8.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Kentucky School for the Deaf
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Bate Middle School Middle · Danville Independent | 06–08 | 358 | 0.3 mi |
| Anchor Academy High · Danville Independent | 06–12 | 34 | 0.6 mi |
| Danville High School High · Danville Independent | 09–12 | 492 | 0.6 mi |
| Sunrise Academy Other · Danville Independent | KG–12 | 27 | 1.3 mi |
| North Point Education Center Other · Boyle County | UG–UG | 0 | 4.9 mi |
| Burgin Independent School Other · Burgin Independent | PK–12 | 525 | 7.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kentucky School for the Deaf
What grades does Kentucky School for the Deaf serve?
Kentucky School for the Deaf reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Kentucky School for the Deaf District.
How many students attend Kentucky School for the Deaf?
Kentucky School for the Deaf reported 72 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 66 students.
Is Kentucky School for the Deaf a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kentucky School for the Deaf is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentucky School for the Deaf District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kentucky School for the Deaf students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kentucky School for the Deaf in?
Kentucky School for the Deaf is part of Kentucky School for the Deaf District, based in Danville, KY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kentucky School for the Deaf?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John W. Bate Middle School (0.3 mi), Anchor Academy (0.6 mi), Danville High School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.