Enrollment
256
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsville, KY
Edmonson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edmonson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210162000321
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonson County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonson County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, KY.
School address
District: Edmonson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210162000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmonson County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmonson County Middle School
Edmonson County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Brownsville, Kentucky, enrolling 256 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students) and South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students) alongside Edmonson County 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 Edmonson County Middle School compares
Edmonson County 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,565
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 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 92.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Edmonson County 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 Edmonson County, which includes Edmonson County Middle School.
$11,565
Per student
-12%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.9%
Federal 19.1%
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 Edmonson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Edmonson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kyrock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edmonson County 5/6 Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmonson County Middle School
How many students attend Edmonson County Middle School?
Edmonson County Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson County Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonson County Middle School?
45.0% of students at Edmonson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edmonson County Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Brownsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonson County Middle School?
Edmonson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Edmonson County Middle School rank among public schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville on the city page.
Is Edmonson County Middle School a good school?
Edmonson County Middle School earns 48/100 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 Edmonson County?
Besides Edmonson County Middle School, Edmonson County also operates Edmonson County High School (546 students), South Edmonson Elementary School (453 students), and Kyrock Elementary School (334 students). See the Edmonson County district page for the complete list.
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