Enrollment
220
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burkesville, KY
Cumberland County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210141001561
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumberland County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Burkesville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumberland County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, KY.
School address
District: Cumberland County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210141001561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumberland County Middle School
Cumberland County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Burkesville, Kentucky, enrolling 220 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 220 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 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 32.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cumberland County also operates Cumberland County Elementary School (501 students) and Cumberland County High School (290 students) alongside Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Middle School compares
Cumberland 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$14,556
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 91.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, which includes Cumberland County Middle School.
$14,556
Per student
+10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 47.0%
Federal 32.7%
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 Cumberland County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cumberland County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumberland County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County Middle School
How many students attend Cumberland County Middle School?
Cumberland County Middle School has 220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burkesville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Cumberland County Middle School?
66.5% of students at Cumberland County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland County Middle School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Burkesville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland County Middle School?
Cumberland County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cumberland County Middle School rank among public schools in Burkesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumberland County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Burkesville, 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 Burkesville on the city page.
Is Cumberland County Middle School a good school?
Cumberland County Middle School earns 48/100 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 Cumberland County?
Besides Cumberland County Middle School, Cumberland County also operates Cumberland County Elementary School (501 students) and Cumberland County High School (290 students). See the Cumberland County district page for the complete list.
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