- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belfry, KY
Belfry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belfry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210480002013
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belfry Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belfry · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belfry Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belfry, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Belfry Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210480002013 · Belfry, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 16.4:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Elementary School (844 students)
Belfry Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Belfry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
844 students
- Mullins Elemen
Mullins Elementary School
779 students
- Johns Creek El
Johns Creek Elementary School
616 students
- Millard School
Millard School
601 students
- Belfry Element
Belfry Elementary
589 students
- This school
Belfry Middle School
344 students
What this shows Belfry Middle School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belfry Middle School compares
Belfry 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$14,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Belfry Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belfry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mullins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belfry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belfry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belfry Middle School
How many students attend Belfry Middle School?
Belfry Middle School has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belfry, KY. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belfry Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belfry Middle School?
64.8% of students at Belfry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belfry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belfry Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Belfry, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belfry Middle School?
Belfry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Belfry Middle School rank among public schools in Belfry?
By Resource Investment Index, Belfry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belfry, 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 Pike County?
Besides Belfry Middle School, Pike County also operates Valley Elementary School (844 students), Mullins Elementary School (779 students), and Johns Creek Elementary School (616 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.