- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Berea, KY
Foley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Foley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210372000953
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foley Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Berea · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Foley Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Berea, KY.
School address
District: Madison County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210372000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Foley Middle School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210372000953 · Berea, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 15.3:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Central High School (2,107 students)
Foley Middle School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Foley 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 429
Foley Middle School
429 students
What this shows Foley Middle School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foley Middle School compares
Foley 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Foley 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 Foley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Southern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foley 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foley Middle School
How many students attend Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has 429 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Berea, KY. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foley Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foley Middle School?
53.0% of students at Foley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Foley Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Berea, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foley Middle School?
Foley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Foley Middle School rank among middle schools in Berea?
By Resource Investment Index, Foley Middle School ranks #2 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 Foley 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.