Enrollment
448
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsville, KY
James E Bazzell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James E Bazzell 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 210007000009
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E Bazzell Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Scottsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James E Bazzell Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E Bazzell Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scottsville, KY.
School address
District: Allen County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210007000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James E Bazzell Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at James E Bazzell Middle School
James E Bazzell Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Scottsville, Kentucky, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 448 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Allen County also operates Allen County Primary Center (1,000 students) and Allen County-Scottsville High School (906 students) alongside James E Bazzell 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 E Bazzell Middle School compares
James E Bazzell 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,493
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, James E Bazzell 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 Allen County, which includes James E Bazzell Middle School.
$11,493
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 62.0%
Federal 18.5%
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 E Bazzell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Primary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen County-Scottsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen County Intermediate Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patriot Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James E Bazzell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 39.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~448 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James E Bazzell Middle School
How many students attend James E Bazzell Middle School?
James E Bazzell Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Bazzell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Bazzell Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James E Bazzell Middle School?
55.3% of students at James E Bazzell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E Bazzell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James E Bazzell Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Scottsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E Bazzell Middle School?
James E Bazzell 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 James E Bazzell Middle School rank among public schools in Scottsville?
By Resource Investment Index, James E Bazzell Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scottsville, 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 Scottsville on the city page.
Is James E Bazzell Middle School a good school?
James E Bazzell Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Allen County?
Besides James E Bazzell Middle School, Allen County also operates Allen County Primary Center (1,000 students), Allen County-Scottsville High School (906 students), and Allen County Intermediate Center (665 students). See the Allen County district page for the complete list.
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