- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty, KY
Casey County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Casey County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210105001579
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casey County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Casey County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casey County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Casey County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210105001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Casey County Middle School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210105001579 · Liberty, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 14.6:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Casey County High School (630 students)
Casey County Middle School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Casey County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Casey County H
Casey County High School
630 students
- This school
Casey County Middle School
497 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary School
371 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
369 students
- Jones Park Ele
Jones Park Elementary
312 students
What this shows Casey County Middle School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casey County Middle School compares
Casey County Middle School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Casey County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casey County reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Casey County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casey County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casey County Middle School
How many students attend Casey County Middle School?
Casey County Middle School has 497 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty, KY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casey County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Casey County Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Casey County Middle School?
62.0% of students at Casey County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casey County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Casey County Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casey County Middle School?
Casey County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Casey County Middle School rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Casey County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Liberty, 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 Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Casey County?
Besides Casey County Middle School, Casey County also operates Casey County High School (630 students), Walnut Hill Elementary School (371 students), and Liberty Elementary School (369 students). See the Casey County district page for the complete list.