- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eddyville, KY
Lyon County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210369001950
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon County Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eddyville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY.
School address
District: Lyon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210369001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lyon County Middle School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 210369001950 · Eddyville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 16.2:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyon County Elementary School (485 students)
Lyon County Middle School shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lyon County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyon County El
Lyon County Elementary School
485 students
- Lyon County Hi
Lyon County High School
292 students
- This school
Lyon County Middle School
210 students
What this shows Lyon County Middle School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyon County Middle School compares
Lyon 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,723
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Lyon County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyon County reports $12,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyon County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyon County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lyon County Middle School
How many students attend Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has 210 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eddyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyon County Middle School?
45.7% of students at Lyon County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon County Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Eddyville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon County Middle School?
Lyon County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Lyon County Middle School rank among public schools in Eddyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, 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 Lyon County?
Besides Lyon County Middle School, Lyon County also operates Lyon County Elementary School (485 students) and Lyon County High School (292 students). See the Lyon County district page for the complete list.