- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harned, KY
Breckinridge County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Breckinridge County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210072001304
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckinridge County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 532
- students enrolled
Breckinridge County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Breckinridge County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210072001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Breckinridge County Middle School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 210072001304 · Harned, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Breckinridge County High School (875 students)
Breckinridge County Middle School shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 520 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Breckinridge County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breckinridge C
Breckinridge County High School
875 students
- This school
Breckinridge County Middle School
532 students
- Hardinsburg El
Hardinsburg Elementary School
501 students
- Irvington Elem
Irvington Elementary School
359 students
- Ben Johnson El 232
Ben Johnson Elementary School
232 students
- Custer Element 178
Custer Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Breckinridge County Middle School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breckinridge County Middle School compares
Breckinridge 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,209
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Breckinridge County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Breckinridge County reports $13,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Breckinridge County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckinridge County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardinsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irvington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckinridge County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Breckinridge County Middle School
How many students attend Breckinridge County Middle School?
Breckinridge County Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harned, KY. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckinridge County Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Breckinridge County Middle School?
24.8% of students at Breckinridge County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckinridge County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Breckinridge County Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Harned, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckinridge County Middle School?
Breckinridge County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Breckinridge County?
Besides Breckinridge County Middle School, Breckinridge County also operates Breckinridge County High School (875 students), Hardinsburg Elementary School (501 students), and Irvington Elementary School (359 students). See the Breckinridge County district page for the complete list.