- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berea, KY
Farristown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Farristown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210372002311
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farristown Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farristown Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farristown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372002311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Farristown Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 210372002311 · Berea, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 18.5:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Farristown Middle School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Farristown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
2,107 students
- Madison Southe
Madison Southern High School
1,224 students
- Kirksville Ele 662
Kirksville Elementary School
662 students
- Kingston Eleme 608
Kingston Elementary School
608 students
- Madison Middle 586
Madison Middle School
586 students
- This school 463
Farristown Middle School
463 students
What this shows Farristown Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farristown Middle School compares
Farristown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,260
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Farristown Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $12,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farristown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farristown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Berea
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farristown Middle School
How many students attend Farristown Middle School?
Farristown Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farristown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farristown Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farristown Middle School?
45.1% of students at Farristown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farristown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Farristown Middle School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farristown Middle School?
Farristown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Farristown Middle School rank among middle schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Farristown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Berea, 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 Berea on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Farristown Middle School, Madison County also operates Madison Central High School (2,107 students), Madison Southern High School (1,224 students), and Kirksville Elementary School (662 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.