- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
East Carter Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 210102001698 · Grayson, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter County High School (678 students)
East Carter Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Carter Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter County High School
678 students
- Prichard Eleme
Prichard Elementary School
612 students
- West Carter Co
West Carter County High School
506 students
- This school
East Carter Middle School
490 students
- West Carter Mi
West Carter Middle School
392 students
- Olive Hill Ele
Olive Hill Elementary School
360 students
What this shows East Carter Middle School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Carter Middle School compares
East Carter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,650
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 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.
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
District finance for Carter County reports $12,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~490 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.