- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherdsville, KY
Bernheim Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bernheim 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 210075000414
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernheim Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernheim Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernheim Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Bernheim Middle School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 210075000414 · Shepherdsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.9:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Bernheim Middle School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bernheim Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 371
Bernheim Middle School
371 students
What this shows Bernheim Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernheim Middle School compares
Bernheim Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,997
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Bernheim Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernheim Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernheim Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Shepherdsville
3 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernheim Middle School
How many students attend Bernheim Middle School?
Bernheim Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernheim Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernheim Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernheim Middle School?
49.4% of students at Bernheim Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernheim Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bernheim Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernheim Middle School?
Bernheim 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 Bernheim Middle School rank among middle schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernheim Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, 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 Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Bernheim Middle School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.