Enrollment
569
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherdsville, KY
Hebron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hebron 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 210075000147
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hebron Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hebron Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hebron Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hebron Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hebron Middle School
Hebron Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 34% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 407 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #319, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 569 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Shepherdsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Bullitt Lick Middle School (423 students): Hebron Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 16.3:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside Hebron 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 Hebron Middle School compares
Hebron 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Hebron 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 Bullitt County, which includes Hebron Middle School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Hebron Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hebron Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Shepherdsville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~569 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hebron Middle School
How many students attend Hebron Middle School?
Hebron Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hebron Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hebron Middle School?
47.0% of students at Hebron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hebron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hebron Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hebron Middle School?
Hebron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hebron Middle School rank among middle schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hebron Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, 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 Shepherdsville on the city page.
Is Hebron Middle School a good school?
Hebron Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Hebron Middle School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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