- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooksville, KY
Bracken County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bracken County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210066001560
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bracken County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bracken County Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY.
School address
District: Bracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210066001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Bracken County Middle School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210066001560 · Brooksville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (490 students)
Bracken County Middle School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bracken County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
490 students
- Bracken County
Bracken County High School
377 students
- This school
Bracken County Middle School
266 students
What this shows Bracken County Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bracken County Middle School compares
Bracken County 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,405
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Bracken County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bracken County reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bracken County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bracken County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bracken County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bracken County Middle School
How many students attend Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken County Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooksville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bracken County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bracken County Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bracken County Middle School?
49.8% of students at Bracken County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bracken County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bracken County Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Brooksville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bracken County Middle School?
Bracken County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Bracken County Middle School rank among public schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, 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 Bracken County?
Besides Bracken County Middle School, Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County High School (377 students). See the Bracken County district page for the complete list.