Enrollment
558
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, KY
Clark Moores Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Moores Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210372000944
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Moores Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Moores Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Moores Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clark Moores Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clark Moores Middle School
Clark Moores Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Richmond, Kentucky, enrolling 558 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #77.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 558 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richmond's middle schools, it stands alongside Madison Middle School (586 students): Clark Moores Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 14.7:1).
Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students) and Madison Southern High School (1,224 students) alongside Clark Moores 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 Clark Moores Middle School compares
Clark Moores 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,762
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Clark Moores Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Clark Moores Middle School.
$11,762
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 18.5%
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 Clark Moores Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Moores Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Richmond
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clark Moores Middle School
How many students attend Clark Moores Middle School?
Clark Moores Middle School has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Moores Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Moores Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Moores Middle School?
56.8% of students at Clark Moores Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Moores Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Moores Middle School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Moores Middle School?
Clark Moores Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Moores Middle School rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Moores Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is Clark Moores Middle School a good school?
Clark Moores Middle School earns 50/100 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 Madison County?
Besides Clark Moores Middle School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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