Enrollment
461
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morgantown, KY
Butler County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Butler County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210081001697
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butler County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Morgantown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Butler County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butler County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Morgantown, KY.
School address
District: Butler County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210081001697 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Butler County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Butler County Middle School
Butler County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Morgantown, Kentucky, enrolling 461 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 507 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 461 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students) and Morgantown Elementary School (610 students) alongside Butler County 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 Butler County Middle School compares
Butler County 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,479
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Butler County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Butler County, which includes Butler County Middle School.
$12,479
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.0%
Federal 20.8%
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 Butler County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgantown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Butler Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler County Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Butler County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Butler County Middle School
How many students attend Butler County Middle School?
Butler County Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morgantown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butler County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butler County Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Butler County Middle School?
60.1% of students at Butler County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butler County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Butler County Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Morgantown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butler County Middle School?
Butler County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Butler County Middle School rank among public schools in Morgantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Butler County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Morgantown, 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 Morgantown on the city page.
Is Butler County Middle School a good school?
Butler County Middle School earns 38/100 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 Butler County?
Besides Butler County Middle School, Butler County also operates Butler County High School (662 students), Morgantown Elementary School (610 students), and North Butler Elementary (406 students). See the Butler County district page for the complete list.
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