- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burlington, KY
Camp Ernst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Camp Ernst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051001971
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camp Ernst Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Camp Ernst Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Ernst Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Burlington, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Camp Ernst Middle School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210051001971 · Burlington, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 13.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Camp Ernst Middle School held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Camp Ernst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 688
Camp Ernst Middle School
688 students
What this shows Camp Ernst Middle School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camp Ernst Middle School compares
Camp Ernst 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,925
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Camp Ernst Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Camp Ernst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camp Ernst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Camp Ernst Middle School
How many students attend Camp Ernst Middle School?
Camp Ernst Middle School has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burlington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 723 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camp Ernst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camp Ernst Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Camp Ernst Middle School?
41.8% of students at Camp Ernst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camp Ernst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Camp Ernst Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Burlington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camp Ernst Middle School?
Camp Ernst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Camp Ernst Middle School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Camp Ernst Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Camp Ernst Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.