Enrollment
14
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morehead, KY
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210510002336
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Morehead · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Morehead, KY.
School address
District: Rowan County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210510002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Morehead, Kentucky, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is leaner than roughly 95% of Kentucky schools and 54% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.6% of students qualify for free meals, 33% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Kentucky schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 10 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 14 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Morehead's middle schools, it stands alongside Rowan County Middle School (695 students): Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7:1 vs 17.4:1).
Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students) and Rowan County Middle School (695 students) alongside Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle compares
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.9%
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
$11,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan County, which includes Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle.
$11,750
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.0%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowan County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbrayer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rodburn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Morehead
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle
How many students attend Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has 14 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morehead, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle is 7:1, which is 54% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 55% 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 Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
78.6% of students at Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle rank among public schools in Morehead?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Morehead, 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 Morehead on the city page.
Is Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle a good school?
Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rowan County?
Besides Bluegrass Discovery Academy Middle, Rowan County also operates Rowan County Senior High School (904 students), Rowan County Middle School (695 students), and Mcbrayer Elementary School (566 students). See the Rowan County district page for the complete list.
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