- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceburg, KY
Anderson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210012000017
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson County Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson County Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lawrenceburg, KY.
School address
District: Anderson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210012000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
Anderson County Middle School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-96 students YoY 210012000017 · Lawrenceburg, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 17.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson County High School (1,157 students)
Anderson County Middle School shrank from 818 students in 2022-23 to 722 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Anderson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson Count
Anderson County High School
1,157 students
- This school
Anderson County Middle School
768 students
- Robert B. Turn
Robert B. Turner Elementary School
578 students
- Emma B. Ward E 452
Emma B. Ward Elementary School
452 students
- Saffell Street 375
Saffell Street Elementary School
375 students
- Ezra Sparrow E 303
Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center
303 students
What this shows Anderson County Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson County Middle School compares
Anderson County Middle School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$12,208
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Anderson County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson County reports $12,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert B. Turner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma B. Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saffell Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson County Middle School
How many students attend Anderson County Middle School?
Anderson County Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), down 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson County Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson County Middle School?
41.1% of students at Anderson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson County Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson County Middle School?
Anderson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Anderson County Middle School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson County?
Besides Anderson County Middle School, Anderson County also operates Anderson County High School (1,157 students), Robert B. Turner Elementary School (578 students), and Emma B. Ward Elementary School (452 students). See the Anderson County district page for the complete list.