Enrollment
944
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jessamine Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jessamine Middle School
East Jessamine Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Nicholasville, Kentucky, enrolling 944 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 944 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 944 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 944 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nicholasville's middle schools, it stands alongside West Jessamine Middle School (887 students): East Jessamine Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students) and East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) alongside East Jessamine 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 Jessamine Middle School compares
East Jessamine 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,102
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes East Jessamine Middle School.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~944 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is East Jessamine Middle School a good school?
East Jessamine Middle School earns 37/100 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 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.
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