Enrollment
865
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hebron, KY
Conner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Conner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051000083
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conner Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hebron · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Conner Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conner Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hebron, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conner Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conner Middle School
Conner Middle School is a large middle school in Hebron, Kentucky, enrolling 865 students.
At 15.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.4% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Conner 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 Conner Middle School compares
Conner 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 49% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,899
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Conner Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Conner Middle School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Conner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~865 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Conner Middle School
How many students attend Conner Middle School?
Conner Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hebron, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conner Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conner Middle School?
30.4% of students at Conner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Conner Middle School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Hebron, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conner Middle School?
Conner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Conner Middle School rank among public schools in Hebron?
By Resource Investment Index, Conner Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hebron, 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 Hebron on the city page.
Is Conner Middle School a good school?
Conner Middle School earns 47/100 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 Boone County?
Besides Conner Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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