- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, KY
Drakes Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Drakes Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210573001603
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drakes Creek Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Drakes Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drakes Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Drakes Creek Middle School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210573001603 · Bowling Green, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 17.2:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Drakes Creek Middle School held near 733 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Drakes Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school
Drakes Creek Middle School
704 students
What this shows Drakes Creek Middle School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drakes Creek Middle School compares
Drakes Creek 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$12,051
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Asian 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Drakes Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drakes Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drakes Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bowling Green Junior High
Standard public school
1,042 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
South Warren Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Standard public school
580 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Warren East Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drakes Creek Middle School
How many students attend Drakes Creek Middle School?
Drakes Creek Middle School has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 733 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drakes Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drakes Creek Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drakes Creek Middle School?
51.9% of students at Drakes Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drakes Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Drakes Creek Middle School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drakes Creek Middle School?
Drakes Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Drakes Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Drakes Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Drakes Creek Middle School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.