- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barlow, KY
Ballard County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ballard County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210021000035
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballard County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Barlow · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballard County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballard County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barlow, KY.
School address
District: Ballard County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210021000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ballard County Middle School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 210021000035 · Barlow, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 13.5:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard County Elementary School (444 students)
Ballard County Middle School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ballard County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard County
Ballard County Elementary School
444 students
- Ballard Memori
Ballard Memorial High School
276 students
- This school
Ballard County Middle School
202 students
- Ballard Co. Pr 93
Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center
93 students
What this shows Ballard County Middle School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballard County Middle School compares
Ballard County 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,101
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Ballard County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ballard County reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballard County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballard County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~202 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ballard County Middle School
How many students attend Ballard County Middle School?
Ballard County Middle School has 202 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barlow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard County Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% 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 Ballard County Middle School?
47.0% of students at Ballard County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballard County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ballard County Middle School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Barlow, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballard County Middle School?
Ballard County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Ballard County Middle School rank among public schools in Barlow?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballard County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Barlow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ballard County?
Besides Ballard County Middle School, Ballard County also operates Ballard County Elementary School (444 students), Ballard Memorial High School (276 students), and Ballard Co. Preschool/Headstart Center (93 students). See the Ballard County district page for the complete list.