Enrollment
704
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Drakes Creek Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Drakes Creek Middle School
Drakes Creek Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 704 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 704 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #244.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowling Green's middle schools, it stands alongside Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students): Drakes Creek Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.9:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Drakes Creek 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 Drakes Creek Middle School compares
Drakes Creek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,423
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Drakes Creek Middle School.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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 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
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~704 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Drakes Creek Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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