Enrollment
201
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burna, KY
Livingston County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Livingston County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210351001484
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 201
- students enrolled
Livingston County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Livingston County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210351001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston County Middle School
Livingston County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Burna, Kentucky, enrolling 201 students.
At 14.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 201 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Livingston County also operates South Livingston Elementary School (367 students) and Livingston Central High School (339 students) alongside Livingston 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 Livingston County Middle School compares
Livingston 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$15,130
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Livingston 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 Livingston County, which includes Livingston County Middle School.
$15,130
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 24.3%
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 Livingston County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Livingston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Livingston Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Livingston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~201 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston County Middle School
How many students attend Livingston County Middle School?
Livingston County Middle School has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burna, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston County Middle School is 14.4:1, 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 Livingston County Middle School?
55.6% of students at Livingston County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Livingston County Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Burna, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston County Middle School?
Livingston County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
Is Livingston County Middle School a good school?
Livingston County Middle School earns 43/100 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 Livingston County?
Besides Livingston County Middle School, Livingston County also operates South Livingston Elementary School (367 students), Livingston Central High School (339 students), and North Livingston Elementary School (113 students). See the Livingston County district page for the complete list.
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