- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hodgenville, KY
Larue County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larue County 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 210318000854
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Larue County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Hodgenville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Larue County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larue County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, KY.
School address
District: Larue County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210318000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Larue County Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210318000854 · Hodgenville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Larue County High School (754 students)
Larue County Middle School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Larue County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larue County H
Larue County High School
754 students
- Hodgenville El
Hodgenville Elementary School
533 students
- This school
Larue County Middle School
522 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
482 students
- Preschool on C 118
Preschool on College Street
118 students
- The Life Conne 39
The Life Connection
39 students
What this shows Larue County Middle School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larue County Middle School compares
Larue County 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,812
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Larue County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Larue County reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larue County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larue County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hodgenville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Preschool on College Street | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Life Connection | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larue County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larue County Middle School
How many students attend Larue County Middle School?
Larue County Middle School has 522 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hodgenville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larue County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larue County Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larue County Middle School?
51.2% of students at Larue County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larue County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larue County Middle School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Hodgenville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larue County Middle School?
Larue County 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 Larue County Middle School rank among public schools in Hodgenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Larue County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Hodgenville, 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 Hodgenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Larue County?
Besides Larue County Middle School, Larue County also operates Larue County High School (754 students), Hodgenville Elementary School (533 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (482 students). See the Larue County district page for the complete list.