- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, KY
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for B. Michael Caudill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210372002217
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B. Michael Caudill Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
B. Michael Caudill Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B. Michael Caudill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372002217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
B. Michael Caudill Middle School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210372002217 · Richmond, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 16.7:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
B. Michael Caudill Middle School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
B. Michael Caudill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 517
B. Michael Caudill Middle School
517 students
What this shows B. Michael Caudill Middle School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How B. Michael Caudill Middle School compares
B. Michael Caudill 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,260
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, B. Michael Caudill Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B. Michael Caudill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B. Michael Caudill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
2 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about B. Michael Caudill Middle School
How many students attend B. Michael Caudill Middle School?
B. Michael Caudill Middle School has 517 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, KY. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Michael Caudill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Michael Caudill Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B. Michael Caudill Middle School?
49.9% of students at B. Michael Caudill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B. Michael Caudill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at B. Michael Caudill Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B. Michael Caudill Middle School?
B. Michael Caudill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 B. Michael Caudill Middle School rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, B. Michael Caudill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides B. Michael Caudill Middle School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.