- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazard, KY
Hazard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hazard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210267000569
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazard Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Hazard · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazard Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazard Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Hazard, KY.
School address
District: Hazard Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210267000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hazard Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210267000569 · Hazard, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 12.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (457 students)
Hazard Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hazard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roy G. Eversol
Roy G. Eversole Elementary School
457 students
- Hazard High Sc
Hazard High School
303 students
- This school
Hazard Middle School
256 students
What this shows Hazard Middle School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazard Middle School compares
Hazard Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Hazard Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazard Independent reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy G. Eversole Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Hazard
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazard Middle School
How many students attend Hazard Middle School?
Hazard Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazard, KY. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazard Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazard Middle School?
55.3% of students at Hazard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hazard Middle School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Hazard, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazard Middle School?
Hazard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hazard Middle School rank among public schools in Hazard?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazard Middle School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Hazard, 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 Hazard on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazard Independent?
Besides Hazard Middle School, Hazard Independent also operates Roy G. Eversole Elementary School (457 students) and Hazard High School (303 students). See the Hazard Independent district page for the complete list.