- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, KY
Lassiter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lassiter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210299000711
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lassiter Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #14 of 21
- middle schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lassiter Middle has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lassiter Middle ranks #14 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Lassiter Middle shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 210299000711 · Louisville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Lassiter Middle shrank from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 889 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lassiter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school
Lassiter Middle
921 students
What this shows Lassiter Middle reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lassiter Middle compares
Lassiter Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
407
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 36.7%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Lassiter Middle is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lassiter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lassiter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Louisville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stuart Academy
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Noe Middle
Standard public school
1,155 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ramsey Middle
Standard public school
1,151 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Westport Middle
Standard public school
988 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle
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943 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Farnsley Middle
Standard public school
919 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lassiter Middle
How many students attend Lassiter Middle?
Lassiter Middle has 921 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lassiter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lassiter Middle is 15.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Lassiter Middle?
67.2% of students at Lassiter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lassiter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lassiter Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lassiter Middle?
Lassiter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lassiter Middle rank among middle schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lassiter Middle ranks #14 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Lassiter Middle, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.