- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanford, KY
Lincoln County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210348000478
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Stanford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stanford, KY.
School address
District: Lincoln County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210348000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Lincoln County Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 210348000478 · Stanford, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.5:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln County High School (886 students)
Lincoln County Middle School shrank from 745 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.8 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lincoln County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln County
Lincoln County High School
886 students
- This school
Lincoln County Middle School
697 students
- Stanford Eleme
Stanford Elementary School
572 students
- Hustonville El
Hustonville Elementary School
439 students
- Crab Orchard E 266
Crab Orchard Elementary School
266 students
- Waynesburg Ele 194
Waynesburg Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Lincoln County Middle School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln County Middle School compares
Lincoln 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Lincoln County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanford Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hustonville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesburg Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County Middle School
How many students attend Lincoln County Middle School?
Lincoln County Middle School has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanford, KY. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln County Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% 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 Lincoln County Middle School?
63.4% of students at Lincoln County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln County Middle School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Stanford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln County Middle School?
Lincoln County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lincoln County Middle School rank among public schools in Stanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Stanford, 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 Lincoln County?
Besides Lincoln County Middle School, Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students), Stanford Elementary School (572 students), and Hustonville Elementary School (439 students). See the Lincoln County district page for the complete list.