- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
John W. Bate Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210144000290 · Danville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School (520 students)
John W. Bate Middle School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
John W. Bate Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edna L. Tolive
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
520 students
- Danville High
Danville High School
492 students
- This school
John W. Bate Middle School
358 students
- Mary G. Hogset
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
356 students
- Anchor Academy 34
Anchor Academy
34 students
- Sunrise Academ 27
Sunrise Academy
27 students
What this shows John W. Bate Middle School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W. Bate Middle School compares
John W. Bate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,364
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Danville Independent reports $16,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~358 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.