- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vine Grove, KY
James T Alton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James T Alton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210249000518
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James T Alton Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 612
- students enrolled
James T Alton Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
James T Alton Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 210249000518 · Vine Grove, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 16.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
James T Alton Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
James T Alton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 612
James T Alton Middle School
612 students
What this shows James T Alton Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How James T Alton Middle School compares
James T Alton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.1:1
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
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,734
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 14.7%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, James T Alton Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James T Alton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James T Alton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about James T Alton Middle School
How many students attend James T Alton Middle School?
James T Alton Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vine Grove, KY. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James T Alton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James T Alton 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 James T Alton Middle School?
42.2% of students at James T Alton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James T Alton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James T Alton Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Vine Grove, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James T Alton Middle School?
James T Alton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides James T Alton Middle School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.