Enrollment
697
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln County Middle School
Lincoln County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Stanford, Kentucky, enrolling 697 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 697 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lincoln County also operates Lincoln County High School (886 students) and Stanford Elementary School (572 students) alongside Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Middle School compares
Lincoln 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,535
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 86.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln County, which includes Lincoln County Middle School.
$13,535
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 49.8%
Federal 31.6%
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 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
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stanford on the city page.
Is Lincoln County Middle School a good school?
Lincoln County Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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