Enrollment
580
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, KY
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Henry F. Moss 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 210573001604
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry F. Moss Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry F. Moss Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry F. Moss Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry F. Moss Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry F. Moss Middle School
Henry F. Moss Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 580 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.9% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 580 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.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #64.
Its student body is led by White (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 580 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 580 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bowling Green's middle schools, it stands alongside Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students): Henry F. Moss Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 18.9:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside Henry F. Moss 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 Henry F. Moss Middle School compares
Henry F. Moss 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,423
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 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 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 21.9%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 28.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Henry F. Moss Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes Henry F. Moss Middle School.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
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 Henry F. Moss Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry F. Moss Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bowling Green Junior High
Standard public school
1,042 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
South Warren Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Drakes Creek Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Warren East Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~580 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry F. Moss Middle School
How many students attend Henry F. Moss Middle School?
Henry F. Moss Middle School has 580 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry F. Moss Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry F. Moss Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 6% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry F. Moss Middle School?
86.9% of students at Henry F. Moss Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry F. Moss Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Henry F. Moss Middle School is White at 28.6% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry F. Moss Middle School?
Henry F. Moss 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 Henry F. Moss Middle School rank among middle schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry F. Moss Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green on the city page.
Is Henry F. Moss Middle School a good school?
Henry F. Moss Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Warren County?
Besides Henry F. Moss Middle School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.
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