- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Princeton, KY
Caldwell County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210084000167
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell County Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY.
School address
District: Caldwell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210084000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Caldwell County Middle School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210084000167 · Princeton, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell County High School (561 students)
Caldwell County Middle School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caldwell County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County High School
561 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Primary School
532 students
- This school
Caldwell County Middle School
400 students
- Caldwell Count
Caldwell County Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Caldwell County Middle School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell County Middle School compares
Caldwell 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,566
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Caldwell County Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell County Middle School
How many students attend Caldwell County Middle School?
Caldwell County Middle School has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Princeton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell County Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell County Middle School?
53.4% of students at Caldwell County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell County Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Princeton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell County Middle School?
Caldwell County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Caldwell County Middle School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Princeton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell County?
Besides Caldwell County Middle School, Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County High School (561 students), Caldwell County Primary School (532 students), and Caldwell County Elementary School (386 students). See the Caldwell County district page for the complete list.