- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madisonville, KY
James Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison 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 210286000681
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Madisonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison 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 Madison Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, KY.
School address
District: Hopkins County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210286000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
James Madison Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210286000681 · Madisonville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students)
James Madison Middle School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madisonville N
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,023 students
- Hopkins County
Hopkins County Central High School
861 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
549 students
- Hanson Element
Hanson Elementary School
532 students
- West Broadway
West Broadway Elementary School
486 students
- This school
James Madison Middle School
466 students
What this shows James Madison Middle School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Middle School compares
James Madison 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 | 43.9% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.0%
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
$12,749
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, James Madison Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hopkins County reports $12,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville North Hopkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins County Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broadway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Madisonville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Middle School
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madisonville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison 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 Madison Middle School?
43.9% of students at James Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Madisonville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Middle School?
James Madison 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 Madison Middle School rank among public schools in Madisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Madisonville, 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 Madisonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hopkins County?
Besides James Madison Middle School, Hopkins County also operates Madisonville North Hopkins High School (1,023 students), Hopkins County Central High School (861 students), and Southside Elementary School (549 students). See the Hopkins County district page for the complete list.