- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vanceburg, KY
Lewis County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210339001503
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vanceburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lewis County Middle School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210339001503 · Vanceburg, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.2:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis County High School (568 students)
Lewis County Middle School shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lewis County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis County H
Lewis County High School
568 students
- Lewis County C
Lewis County Central Elementary School
466 students
- Garrison Eleme
Garrison Elementary School
292 students
- This school
Lewis County Middle School
290 students
- Tollesboro Ele
Tollesboro Elementary School
256 students
- Laurel Element 70
Laurel Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Lewis County Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis County Middle School compares
Lewis 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,940
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Lewis County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Middle School
How many students attend Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vanceburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Lewis County Middle School?
73.9% of students at Lewis County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Middle School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Middle School?
Lewis County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lewis County Middle School rank among public schools in Vanceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Lewis County Middle School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students), Lewis County Central Elementary School (466 students), and Garrison Elementary School (292 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.