- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Crittenden County Middle School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210138000280 · Marion, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Crittenden County Elementary School (614 students)
Crittenden County Middle School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Crittenden County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County Elementary School
614 students
- Crittenden Cou
Crittenden County High School
381 students
- This school
Crittenden County Middle School
277 students
- Pathway Academ 1
Pathway Academy High School
1 students
What this shows Crittenden County Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crittenden County Middle School compares
Crittenden County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Crittenden County reports $13,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.