Enrollment
821
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensboro, KY
College View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for College View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210147000961
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College View Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
College View Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College View Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College View Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at College View Middle School
College View Middle School is a large middle school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 821 students.
At 15.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 90% of state schools at 821 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 821 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Daviess County Middle School (870 students): College View Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 17.1:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside College View 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 College View Middle School compares
College View 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 53% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,546
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, College View 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 Daviess County, which includes College View Middle School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 College View Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamarack Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College View Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Owensboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Daviess County Middle School
Standard public school
870 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Middle School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
F T Burns Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Standard public school
311 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~821 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College View Middle School
How many students attend College View Middle School?
College View Middle School has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at College View Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College View Middle School?
46.5% of students at College View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at College View Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College View Middle School?
College View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College View Middle School rank among middle schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, College View Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, 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 Owensboro on the city page.
Is College View Middle School a good school?
College View Middle School earns 43/100 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 Daviess County?
Besides College View Middle School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.
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