Enrollment
475
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maurice Bowling Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maurice Bowling Middle School
Maurice Bowling Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Owenton, Kentucky, enrolling 475 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 207 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 475 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Owen County also operates Owen County Elementary/Primary School (674 students) and Owen County High School (531 students) alongside Maurice Bowling 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 Maurice Bowling Middle School compares
Maurice Bowling 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,541
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Owen County, which includes Maurice Bowling Middle School.
$12,541
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~475 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Owenton on the city page.
Is Maurice Bowling Middle School a good school?
Maurice Bowling Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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