Enrollment
262
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warfield, KY
Martin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210384002386
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Martin County Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Martin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210384002386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin County Middle School
Martin County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Warfield, Kentucky, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Martin County also operates Martin County High School (519 students) and Eden Elementary School (371 students) alongside Martin 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 Martin County Middle School compares
Martin 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.5%
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
$13,300
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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 98.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Martin 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 Martin County, which includes Martin County Middle School.
$13,300
Per student
+1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 27.2%
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 Martin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inez Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Martin County Middle School
How many students attend Martin County Middle School?
Martin County Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin County Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin County Middle School?
71.9% of students at Martin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martin County Middle School is White at 98.5% of enrollment, in Warfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin County Middle School?
Martin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
Is Martin County Middle School a good school?
Martin County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Kentucky schools. 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 Martin County?
Besides Martin County Middle School, Martin County also operates Martin County High School (519 students), Eden Elementary School (371 students), and Warfield Elementary School (332 students). See the Martin County district page for the complete list.
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