Enrollment
190
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy Hook, KY
Elliott County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elliott County 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 210168002504
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elliott County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sandy Hook · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elliott County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, KY.
School address
District: Elliott County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210168002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elliott County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elliott County Middle School
Elliott County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, enrolling 190 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Elliott County Middle School is leaner than roughly 86% of Kentucky schools and 26% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 190 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 68 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 190 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elliott County also operates Elliott County High School (293 students) and Elliott County Primary School (224 students) alongside Elliott 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 Elliott County Middle School compares
Elliott 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 14% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$15,119
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 97.9%
African American 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Elliott 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 Elliott County, which includes Elliott County Middle School.
$15,119
Per student
+14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 65.3%
Federal 20.9%
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 Elliott County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elliott County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~190 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elliott County Middle School
How many students attend Elliott County Middle School?
Elliott County Middle School has 190 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elliott County Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 26% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elliott County Middle School?
66.1% of students at Elliott County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elliott County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elliott County Middle School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Sandy Hook, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elliott County Middle School?
Elliott County 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 Elliott County Middle School rank among public schools in Sandy Hook?
By Resource Investment Index, Elliott County Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook on the city page.
Is Elliott County Middle School a good school?
Elliott County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Elliott County?
Besides Elliott County Middle School, Elliott County also operates Elliott County High School (293 students), Elliott County Primary School (224 students), and Elliott County Intermediate School (185 students). See the Elliott County district page for the complete list.
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