- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Marion County Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 210378002454 · Lebanon, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 10.7:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion County High School (879 students)
Marion County Middle School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Marion County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marion County
Marion County High School
879 students
- Glasscock Elem
Glasscock Elementary School
432 students
- West Marion El
West Marion Elementary School
400 students
- Marion County 330
Marion County Knight Academy
330 students
- Lebanon Elemen 305
Lebanon Elementary School
305 students
- This school 290
Marion County Middle School
290 students
What this shows Marion County Middle School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion County Middle School compares
Marion County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,327
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 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.
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
District finance for Marion County reports $13,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~290 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.