- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensboro, KY
F T Burns Middle School
Federal NCES profile for F T Burns Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210147000296
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F T Burns Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
F T Burns Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F T Burns Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
F T Burns Middle School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 210147000296 · Owensboro, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
F T Burns Middle School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 756 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
F T Burns Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- This school
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- Tamarack Eleme 564
Tamarack Elementary School
564 students
What this shows F T Burns Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How F T Burns Middle School compares
F T Burns Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,767
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, F T Burns Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F T Burns Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamarack Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F T Burns Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Owensboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Daviess County Middle School
Standard public school
870 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
College View Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Middle School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Owensboro Innovation Middle School
Standard public school
311 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about F T Burns Middle School
How many students attend F T Burns Middle School?
F T Burns Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F T Burns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at F T Burns Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F T Burns Middle School?
58.7% of students at F T Burns Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F T Burns Middle School?
The largest demographic group at F T Burns Middle School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F T Burns Middle School?
F T Burns Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 F T Burns Middle School rank among middle schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, F T Burns Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides F T Burns Middle School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.