- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irvine, KY
Estill County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Estill County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210176000341
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estill County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Estill County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Irvine, KY.
School address
District: Estill County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210176000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Estill County Middle School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 210176000341 · Irvine, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Estill County High School (643 students)
Estill County Middle School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Estill County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estill County
Estill County High School
643 students
- West Irvine El
West Irvine Elementary
479 students
- Estill Springs
Estill Springs Elementary
475 students
- This school
Estill County Middle School
423 students
- South Irvine E 132
South Irvine Early Learning Center
132 students
- Estill County 58
Estill County Success Academy
58 students
What this shows Estill County Middle School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estill County Middle School compares
Estill County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Estill County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estill County reports $13,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estill County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Irvine Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estill Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Irvine Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estill County Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estill County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 58:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estill County Middle School
How many students attend Estill County Middle School?
Estill County Middle School has 423 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irvine, KY. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estill County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estill County Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Estill County Middle School?
67.7% of students at Estill County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estill County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Estill County Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Irvine, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estill County Middle School?
Estill County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Estill County Middle School rank among public schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Estill County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Estill County?
Besides Estill County Middle School, Estill County also operates Estill County High School (643 students), West Irvine Elementary (479 students), and Estill Springs Elementary (475 students). See the Estill County district page for the complete list.