- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, KY
Carrithers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carrithers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210299000728
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrithers Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 21
- middle schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrithers Middle has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrithers Middle ranks #10 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Carrithers Middle shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 210299000728 · Louisville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.3:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Carrithers Middle shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Carrithers Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 545
Carrithers Middle
545 students
What this shows Carrithers Middle reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrithers Middle compares
Carrithers Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Carrithers Middle is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrithers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrithers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Louisville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stuart Academy
Standard public school
1,166 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Noe Middle
Standard public school
1,155 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ramsey Middle
Standard public school
1,151 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Westport Middle
Standard public school
988 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
943 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lassiter Middle
Standard public school
921 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carrithers Middle
How many students attend Carrithers Middle?
Carrithers Middle has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrithers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrithers Middle is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Carrithers Middle?
58.0% of students at Carrithers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrithers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carrithers Middle is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrithers Middle?
Carrithers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Carrithers Middle rank among middle schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrithers Middle ranks #10 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Carrithers Middle, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.