- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisa, KY
Louisa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Louisa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210324000872
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louisa Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Louisa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louisa Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisa, KY.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210324000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Louisa Middle School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 210324000872 · Louisa, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 13.7:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence County High School (757 students)
Louisa Middle School shrank from 457 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Louisa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
757 students
- Louisa East El
Louisa East Elementary School
512 students
- This school
Louisa Middle School
384 students
- Louisa West El 295
Louisa West Elementary School
295 students
- Fallsburg Elem 190
Fallsburg Elementary School
190 students
- Blaine Element 149
Blaine Elementary School
149 students
What this shows Louisa Middle School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louisa Middle School compares
Louisa 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$14,121
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Louisa Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $14,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louisa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisa East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisa West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fallsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blaine Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louisa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louisa Middle School
How many students attend Louisa Middle School?
Louisa Middle School has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisa, KY. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% 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 Louisa Middle School?
63.2% of students at Louisa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louisa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Louisa Middle School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Louisa, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louisa Middle School?
Louisa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Louisa Middle School rank among public schools in Louisa?
By Resource Investment Index, Louisa Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Louisa, 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 Louisa on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Louisa Middle School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students), Louisa East Elementary School (512 students), and Louisa West Elementary School (295 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.