- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Horse Cave, KY
Caverna Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Caverna Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210111001914
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caverna Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Horse Cave · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caverna Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caverna Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horse Cave, KY.
School address
District: Caverna Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210111001914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Caverna Middle School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210111001914 · Horse Cave, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 10.5:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Caverna Elementary School (330 students)
Caverna Middle School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.8 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Caverna Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caverna Elemen
Caverna Elementary School
330 students
- Caverna High S
Caverna High School
209 students
- This school 115
Caverna Middle School
115 students
What this shows Caverna Middle School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caverna Middle School compares
Caverna 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$20,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Caverna Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caverna Independent reports $20,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caverna Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caverna Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caverna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caverna Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caverna Middle School
How many students attend Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Horse Cave, KY. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caverna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caverna Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 33% 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 Caverna Middle School?
79.1% of students at Caverna Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caverna Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Caverna Middle School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Horse Cave, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caverna Middle School?
Caverna Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Caverna Middle School rank among public schools in Horse Cave?
By Resource Investment Index, Caverna Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horse Cave, 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 Caverna Independent?
Besides Caverna Middle School, Caverna Independent also operates Caverna Elementary School (330 students) and Caverna High School (209 students). See the Caverna Independent district page for the complete list.