Enrollment
490
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grayson, KY
East Carter Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Carter Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210102001698
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Carter Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Carter Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grayson, KY.
School address
District: Carter County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210102001698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Carter Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Carter Middle School
East Carter Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Grayson, Kentucky, enrolling 490 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 515 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #492, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 490 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students) and Prichard Elementary School (612 students) alongside East Carter 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 East Carter Middle School compares
East Carter 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$11,978
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, East Carter 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 Carter County, which includes East Carter Middle School.
$11,978
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.0%
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 East Carter Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prichard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carter Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Carter Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~490 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Carter Middle School
How many students attend East Carter Middle School?
East Carter Middle School has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grayson, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Carter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Carter Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Carter Middle School?
60.4% of students at East Carter Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Carter Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Carter Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Grayson, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Carter Middle School?
East Carter Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 East Carter Middle School rank among public schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grayson, 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 Grayson on the city page.
Is East Carter Middle School a good school?
East Carter Middle School earns 28/100 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 Carter County?
Besides East Carter Middle School, Carter County also operates East Carter County High School (678 students), Prichard Elementary School (612 students), and West Carter County High School (506 students). See the Carter County district page for the complete list.
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