Enrollment
277
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, KY
Crittenden County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crittenden County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210138000280
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crittenden County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crittenden County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, KY.
School address
District: Crittenden County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210138000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crittenden County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crittenden County Middle School
Crittenden County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marion, Kentucky, enrolling 277 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 277 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students) and Crittenden County High School (381 students) alongside Crittenden County 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 Crittenden County Middle School compares
Crittenden County 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,805
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Crittenden County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crittenden County, which includes Crittenden County Middle School.
$11,805
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 57.6%
Federal 21.3%
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 Crittenden County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crittenden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pathway Academy High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crittenden County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crittenden County Middle School
How many students attend Crittenden County Middle School?
Crittenden County Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crittenden County Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Crittenden County Middle School?
54.0% of students at Crittenden County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crittenden County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crittenden County Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Marion, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crittenden County Middle School?
Crittenden County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Crittenden County Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Crittenden County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
Is Crittenden County Middle School a good school?
Crittenden County Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. 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 Crittenden County?
Besides Crittenden County Middle School, Crittenden County also operates Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students), Crittenden County High School (381 students), and Pathway Academy High School (1 students). See the Crittenden County district page for the complete list.
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