Enrollment
443
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Browning Springs Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Browning Springs Middle School
Browning Springs Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Madisonville, Kentucky, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 507 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #461, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 443 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 443 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Madisonville's middle schools, it stands alongside James Madison Middle School (466 students): Browning Springs Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.6:1).
Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students) and Hopkins County Central High School (861 students) alongside Browning Springs Middle School.
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 Browning Springs Middle School compares
Browning Springs Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,219
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins County, which includes Browning Springs Middle School.
$12,219
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.7%
State 55.0%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~443 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Browning Springs Middle School a good school?
Browning Springs Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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