Enrollment
682
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Washington, KY
Eastside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210075001975
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastside Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Mount Washington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastside Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastside Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastside Middle School
Eastside Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Washington, Kentucky, enrolling 682 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.1% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 682 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 110 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mount Washington's middle schools, it stands alongside Mt. Washington Middle School (474 students): Eastside Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 20.6:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside Eastside 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 Eastside Middle School compares
Eastside 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$12,253
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Eastside 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 Bullitt County, which includes Eastside Middle School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Eastside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Washington
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastside Middle School
How many students attend Eastside Middle School?
Eastside Middle School has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastside Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastside Middle School?
26.1% of students at Eastside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastside Middle School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastside Middle School?
Eastside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Eastside Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastside Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, 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 Mount Washington on the city page.
Is Eastside Middle School a good school?
Eastside Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Eastside Middle School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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