- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union, KY
Ballyshannon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ballyshannon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051002460
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballyshannon Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballyshannon Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballyshannon Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Union, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ballyshannon Middle School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210051002460 · Union, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 14.5:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Ballyshannon Middle School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ballyshannon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 609
Ballyshannon Middle School
609 students
What this shows Ballyshannon Middle School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballyshannon Middle School compares
Ballyshannon 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 59% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,925
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Ballyshannon Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballyshannon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballyshannon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Union
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballyshannon Middle School
How many students attend Ballyshannon Middle School?
Ballyshannon Middle School has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union, KY. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballyshannon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballyshannon Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Ballyshannon Middle School?
24.5% of students at Ballyshannon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballyshannon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ballyshannon Middle School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballyshannon Middle School?
Ballyshannon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ballyshannon Middle School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballyshannon Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Union, 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 Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Ballyshannon Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.