- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, KY
Ashland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210015000023
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Ashland, KY.
School address
District: Ashland Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210015000023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ashland Middle School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210015000023 · Ashland, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students)
Ashland Middle School held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ashland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul G. Blazer
Paul G. Blazer High School
821 students
- This school
Ashland Middle School
671 students
- Hager Elementa
Hager Elementary School
344 students
- Poage Elementa 304
Poage Elementary School
304 students
- Crabbe Element 270
Crabbe Elementary School
270 students
- Oakview Elemen 267
Oakview Elementary School
267 students
What this shows Ashland Middle School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Middle School compares
Ashland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,691
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Ashland Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashland Independent reports $14,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul G. Blazer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hager Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poage Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crabbe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Ashland
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Middle School
How many students attend Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, KY. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland Middle School?
60.3% of students at Ashland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Ashland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Middle School?
Ashland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ashland Middle School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Middle School ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Ashland Independent?
Besides Ashland Middle School, Ashland Independent also operates Paul G. Blazer High School (821 students), Hager Elementary School (344 students), and Poage Elementary School (304 students). See the Ashland Independent district page for the complete list.