- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Mckell Middle School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210240001611 · South Shore, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 14.7:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenup County High School (807 students)
Mckell Middle School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mckell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenup County
Greenup County High School
807 students
- Mckell Element
Mckell Elementary School
465 students
- This school
Mckell Middle School
338 students
- Greysbranch El 278
Greysbranch Elementary School
278 students
- Argillite Elem 216
Argillite Elementary School
216 students
- Wurtland Eleme 203
Wurtland Elementary School
203 students
What this shows Mckell Middle School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckell Middle School compares
Mckell 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,133
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 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.
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
District finance for Greenup County reports $14,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.