Enrollment
316
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warsaw, KY
Gallatin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210213001609
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallatin County Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, KY.
School address
District: Gallatin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210213001609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallatin County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallatin County Middle School
Gallatin County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Warsaw, Kentucky, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Kentucky schools and 22% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 316 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County High School (424 students) and Gallatin County Lower Elementary (382 students) alongside Gallatin County 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 Gallatin County Middle School compares
Gallatin County 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,498
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Gallatin County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallatin County, which includes Gallatin County Middle School.
$12,498
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Gallatin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallatin County Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin County Middle School
How many students attend Gallatin County Middle School?
Gallatin County Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warsaw, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin County Middle School is 18.6:1, 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 Gallatin County Middle School?
61.0% of students at Gallatin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin County Middle School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Warsaw, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin County Middle School?
Gallatin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Gallatin County Middle School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Warsaw, 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 Warsaw on the city page.
Is Gallatin County Middle School a good school?
Gallatin County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Gallatin County?
Besides Gallatin County Middle School, Gallatin County also operates Gallatin County High School (424 students), Gallatin County Lower Elementary (382 students), and Gallatin County Upper Elementary (304 students). See the Gallatin County district page for the complete list.
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