Enrollment
522
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larue County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larue County Middle School
Larue County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hodgenville, Kentucky, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #322.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 522 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Larue County also operates Larue County High School (754 students) and Hodgenville Elementary School (533 students) alongside Larue County 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 Larue County Middle School compares
Larue County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Larue County, which includes Larue County Middle School.
$11,984
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~522 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Larue County Middle School a good school?
Larue County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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