Enrollment
290
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lebanon, KY
Marion County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marion County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210378002454
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378002454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion County Middle School
Marion County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 290 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Marion County Middle School is leaner than roughly 88% of Kentucky schools and 30% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 290 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.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 290 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students) and Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) alongside Marion 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 Marion County Middle School compares
Marion 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$12,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.8 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Marion 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 Marion County, which includes Marion County Middle School.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 Marion County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion County Middle School
How many students attend Marion County Middle School?
Marion County Middle School has 290 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lebanon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 30% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 32% 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 Marion County Middle School?
57.3% of students at Marion County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marion County Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County Middle School?
Marion County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Marion County Middle School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Marion County Middle School a good school?
Marion County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 Marion County?
Besides Marion County Middle School, Marion County also operates Marion County High School (879 students), Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), and West Marion Elementary School (400 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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