Enrollment
400
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldwell County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldwell County Middle School
Caldwell County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Princeton, Kentucky, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 412 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 400 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Caldwell County also operates Caldwell County High School (561 students) and Caldwell County Primary School (532 students) alongside Caldwell 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 Caldwell County Middle School compares
Caldwell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,633
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell County, which includes Caldwell County Middle School.
$11,633
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 21.0%
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 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~400 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Princeton on the city page.
Is Caldwell County Middle School a good school?
Caldwell County Middle School earns 42/100 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 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.
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