- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrodsburg, KY
Kenneth D. King Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenneth D. King Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210411000482
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenneth D. King Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Harrodsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenneth D. King Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, KY.
School address
District: Mercer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210411000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Kenneth D. King Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 210411000482 · Harrodsburg, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercer County Senior High School (748 students)
Kenneth D. King Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Kenneth D. King Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercer County
Mercer County Senior High School
748 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Elementary School
713 students
- This school
Kenneth D. King Middle School
581 students
- Mercer County
Mercer County Intermediate School
570 students
- Mercer Central 51
Mercer Central
51 students
- Mercer County 11
Mercer County Day Treatment
11 students
What this shows Kenneth D. King Middle School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenneth D. King Middle School compares
Kenneth D. King 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 0% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,648
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Kenneth D. King Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County reports $13,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenneth D. King Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Central | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mercer County Day Treatment | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenneth D. King Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth D. King Middle School
How many students attend Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrodsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenneth D. King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenneth D. King Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kenneth D. King Middle School?
59.0% of students at Kenneth D. King Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenneth D. King Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenneth D. King Middle School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Harrodsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenneth D. King Middle School?
Kenneth D. King Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kenneth D. King Middle School rank among public schools in Harrodsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenneth D. King Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Harrodsburg, 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 Harrodsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County?
Besides Kenneth D. King Middle School, Mercer County also operates Mercer County Senior High School (748 students), Mercer County Elementary School (713 students), and Mercer County Intermediate School (570 students). See the Mercer County district page for the complete list.