- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nicholasville, KY
East Jessamine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Jessamine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210303000797
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jessamine Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jessamine Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jessamine Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
East Jessamine Middle School shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 58.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 210303000797 · Nicholasville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 16.3:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
East Jessamine Middle School shrank from 936 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 58.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
East Jessamine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- This school
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- Hattie C. Warn
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
570 students
What this shows East Jessamine Middle School reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jessamine Middle School compares
East Jessamine Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
22.9%
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
$13,940
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 944 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, East Jessamine Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jessamine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jessamine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jessamine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Nicholasville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~944 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jessamine Middle School
How many students attend East Jessamine Middle School?
East Jessamine Middle School has 944 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 936 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jessamine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jessamine 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 Jessamine Middle School?
54.7% of students at East Jessamine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jessamine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Jessamine Middle School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jessamine Middle School?
East Jessamine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Jessamine Middle School rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jessamine Middle School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides East Jessamine Middle School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and West Jessamine Middle School (887 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.