Enrollment
358
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danville, KY
John W. Bate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John W. Bate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210144000290
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W. Bate Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John W. Bate Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Bate Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Danville, KY.
School address
District: Danville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210144000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John W. Bate Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at John W. Bate Middle School
John W. Bate Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Danville, Kentucky, enrolling 358 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 358 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Danville's middle schools, it stands alongside Boyle County Middle School (655 students): John W. Bate Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students) and Danville High School (492 students) alongside John W. Bate 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 John W. Bate Middle School compares
John W. Bate 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,610
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 14.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, John W. Bate Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Independent, which includes John W. Bate Middle School.
$14,610
Per student
+11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 19.5%
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 John W. Bate Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary G. Hogsett Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anchor Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W. Bate Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools in Danville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~358 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John W. Bate Middle School
How many students attend John W. Bate Middle School?
John W. Bate Middle School has 358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W. Bate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W. Bate Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% 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 John W. Bate Middle School?
63.4% of students at John W. Bate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W. Bate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John W. Bate Middle School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Danville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W. Bate Middle School?
John W. Bate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John W. Bate Middle School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, John W. Bate Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is John W. Bate Middle School a good school?
John W. Bate Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Danville Independent?
Besides John W. Bate Middle School, Danville Independent also operates Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students), Danville High School (492 students), and Mary G. Hogsett Primary School (356 students). See the Danville Independent district page for the complete list.
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