Enrollment
311
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prestonsburg, KY
James D. Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James D. Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210195001670
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James D. Adams Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Prestonsburg · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James D. Adams Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James D. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prestonsburg, KY.
School address
District: Floyd County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210195001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James D. Adams Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at James D. Adams Middle School
James D. Adams Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students) and South Floyd Elementary School (596 students) alongside James D. Adams 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 James D. Adams Middle School compares
James D. Adams 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$14,193
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, James D. Adams 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 Floyd County, which includes James D. Adams Middle School.
$14,193
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 29.9%
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 James D. Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prestonsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James D. Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James D. Adams Middle School
How many students attend James D. Adams Middle School?
James D. Adams Middle School has 311 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prestonsburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James D. Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James D. Adams Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James D. Adams Middle School?
69.6% of students at James D. Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James D. Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James D. Adams Middle School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Prestonsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James D. Adams Middle School?
James D. Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 James D. Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Prestonsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James D. Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Prestonsburg, 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 Prestonsburg on the city page.
Is James D. Adams Middle School a good school?
James D. Adams Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Floyd County?
Besides James D. Adams Middle School, Floyd County also operates Betsy Layne Elementary School (638 students), South Floyd Elementary School (596 students), and Prestonsburg Elementary School (574 students). See the Floyd County district page for the complete list.
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