Enrollment
338
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Shore, KY
Mckell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mckell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210240001611
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckell Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Mckell Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenup County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210240001611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mckell Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mckell Middle School
Mckell Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in South Shore, Kentucky, enrolling 338 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students) and Mckell Elementary School (465 students) alongside Mckell 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 Mckell Middle School compares
Mckell 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,996
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 94.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Mckell 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 Greenup County, which includes Mckell Middle School.
$12,996
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.0%
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 Mckell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenup County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greysbranch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Argillite Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wurtland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mckell Middle School
How many students attend Mckell Middle School?
Mckell Middle School has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Shore, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckell Middle School is 14.7:1, 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 Mckell Middle School?
55.1% of students at Mckell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mckell Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in South Shore, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckell Middle School?
Mckell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mckell Middle School a good school?
Mckell Middle School earns 41/100 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 Greenup County?
Besides Mckell Middle School, Greenup County also operates Greenup County High School (807 students), Mckell Elementary School (465 students), and Greysbranch Elementary School (278 students). See the Greenup County district page for the complete list.
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