- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owenton, KY
Maurice Bowling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maurice Bowling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210456001539
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maurice Bowling Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Owenton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Maurice Bowling Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Bowling Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Owenton, KY.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Maurice Bowling Middle School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210456001539 · Owenton, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.8:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students)
Maurice Bowling Middle School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Maurice Bowling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owen County El
Owen County Elementary/Primary School
674 students
- Owen County Hi
Owen County High School
531 students
- This school
Maurice Bowling Middle School
475 students
What this shows Maurice Bowling Middle School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maurice Bowling Middle School compares
Maurice Bowling 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$14,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Maurice Bowling Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Owen County reports $14,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maurice Bowling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen County Elementary/Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owen County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maurice Bowling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maurice Bowling Middle School
How many students attend Maurice Bowling Middle School?
Maurice Bowling Middle School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owenton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Bowling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Bowling Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 Maurice Bowling Middle School?
60.7% of students at Maurice Bowling Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maurice Bowling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maurice Bowling Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Owenton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maurice Bowling Middle School?
Maurice Bowling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Maurice Bowling Middle School rank among public schools in Owenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Maurice Bowling Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Owenton, 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 Owen County?
Besides Maurice Bowling Middle School, Owen County also operates Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students) and Owen County High School (531 students). See the Owen County district page for the complete list.