- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
James E Bazzell Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210007000009 · Scottsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen County Primary Center (1,000 students)
James E Bazzell Middle School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James E Bazzell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen County P
Allen County Primary Center
1,000 students
- Allen County-S
Allen County-Scottsville High School
906 students
- Allen County I
Allen County Intermediate Center
665 students
- This school
James E Bazzell Middle School
448 students
- Patriot Academ 119
Patriot Academy
119 students
What this shows James E Bazzell Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E Bazzell Middle School compares
James E Bazzell Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$12,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Allen County reports $12,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.