- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Butler County Middle School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 210081001697 · Morgantown, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 15.4:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Butler County High School (662 students)
Butler County Middle School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Butler County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Butler County
Butler County High School
662 students
- Morgantown Ele
Morgantown Elementary School
610 students
- This school
Butler County Middle School
461 students
- North Butler E
North Butler Elementary
406 students
- Butler County 13
Butler County Learning Center
13 students
What this shows Butler County Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butler County Middle School compares
Butler County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,805
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 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.
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
District finance for Butler County reports $13,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.