Enrollment
570
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crestwood, KY
East Oldham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Oldham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210453002009
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Oldham Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Oldham Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Oldham Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Oldham Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Oldham Middle School
East Oldham Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Crestwood, Kentucky, enrolling 570 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 72 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Crestwood's middle schools, it stands alongside South Oldham Middle School (848 students): East Oldham Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 18:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside East Oldham 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 Oldham Middle School compares
East Oldham 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,129
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, East Oldham 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 Oldham County, which includes East Oldham Middle School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 Oldham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Oldham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Crestwood
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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Oldham Middle School
How many students attend East Oldham Middle School?
East Oldham Middle School has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crestwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Oldham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Oldham Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Oldham Middle School?
20.4% of students at East Oldham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Oldham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Oldham Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Oldham Middle School?
East Oldham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Oldham Middle School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, East Oldham Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Crestwood on the city page.
Is East Oldham Middle School a good school?
East Oldham Middle School earns 56/100 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 Oldham County?
Besides East Oldham Middle School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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