- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madisonville, KY
Browning Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Browning Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210286000601
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Browning Springs Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Browning Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Springs Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Browning Springs Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 210286000601 · Madisonville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.3:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students)
Browning Springs Middle School shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Browning Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madisonville N
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,023 students
- Hopkins County
Hopkins County Central High School
861 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
549 students
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary School
532 students
- West Broadway
West Broadway Elementary School
486 students
- This school
Browning Springs Middle School
443 students
What this shows Browning Springs Middle School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Browning Springs Middle School compares
Browning Springs 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,749
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.5%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Browning Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins County reports $12,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Browning Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Browning Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Madisonville
1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Browning Springs Middle School
How many students attend Browning Springs Middle School?
Browning Springs Middle School has 443 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madisonville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning Springs Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Browning Springs Middle School?
62.1% of students at Browning Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Browning Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Browning Springs Middle School is White at 67.5% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Browning Springs Middle School?
Browning Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Browning Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Browning Springs Middle School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, 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 Madisonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins County?
Besides Browning Springs Middle School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.