- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, KY
Jessie M Clark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jessie M Clark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210186000391
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie M Clark Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 11
- middle schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie M Clark Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Jessie M Clark Middle School shrank from 1,044 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 210186000391 · Lexington, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,002 enr · 14.5:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Jessie M Clark Middle School shrank from 1,044 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Jessie M Clark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school
Jessie M Clark Middle School
1,002 students
What this shows Jessie M Clark Middle School reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie M Clark Middle School compares
Jessie M Clark 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Jessie M Clark Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie M Clark Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie M Clark Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle schools in Lexington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School
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1,125 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Leestown Middle School
Standard public school
1,084 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Winburn Middle School
Standard public school
768 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Middle School
Standard public school
767 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Southern Middle School
Standard public school
759 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station Middle School
Standard public school
744 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,002 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie M Clark Middle School
How many students attend Jessie M Clark Middle School?
Jessie M Clark Middle School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,044 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie M Clark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie M Clark Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jessie M Clark Middle School?
31.6% of students at Jessie M Clark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie M Clark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jessie M Clark Middle School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie M Clark Middle School?
Jessie M Clark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jessie M Clark Middle School rank among middle schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie M Clark Middle School ranks #6 of 11 middle schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Jessie M Clark Middle School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.