- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Union, KY
Gray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051000638
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Union, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Gray Middle School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210051000638 · Union, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 16.8:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Gray Middle School held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Gray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- This school
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- Longbranch Ele
Longbranch Elementary School
957 students
What this shows Gray Middle School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Middle School compares
Gray 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,925
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Gray Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longbranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Union
1 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 (~1,006 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Middle School
How many students attend Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Union, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray Middle School?
24.7% of students at Gray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Union, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Middle School?
Gray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Gray Middle School rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Union, 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 Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Gray Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.