Enrollment
384
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louisa Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louisa Middle School
Louisa Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Louisa, Kentucky, enrolling 384 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 448 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #367, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 384 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (757 students) and Louisa East Elementary School (512 students) alongside Louisa 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 Louisa Middle School compares
Louisa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,381
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes Louisa Middle School.
$13,381
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.0%
State 62.7%
Federal 23.3%
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 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~384 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Louisa Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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