Enrollment
757
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F T Burns Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at F T Burns Middle School
F T Burns Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling 757 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 757 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 342 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 757 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Owensboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Daviess County Middle School (870 students): F T Burns Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 17.1:1).
Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students) and Apollo High School (1,265 students) alongside F T Burns 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 F T Burns Middle School compares
F T Burns 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,546
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Daviess County, which includes F T Burns Middle School.
$12,546
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is F T Burns Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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