Enrollment
321
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calhoun, KY
Mclean County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mclean County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210402001140
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mclean County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mclean County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, KY.
School address
District: Mclean County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210402001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mclean County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mclean County Middle School
Mclean County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Calhoun, Kentucky, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mclean County also operates Mclean County High School (427 students) and Calhoun Elementary School (290 students) alongside Mclean 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 Mclean County Middle School compares
Mclean 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Mclean 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 Mclean County, which includes Mclean County Middle School.
$13,246
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 57.9%
Federal 17.2%
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 Mclean County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livermore Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mclean County Alternative Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mclean County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~321 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mclean County Middle School
How many students attend Mclean County Middle School?
Mclean County Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calhoun, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mclean County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mclean County Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Mclean County Middle School?
48.6% of students at Mclean County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mclean County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mclean County Middle School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Calhoun, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mclean County Middle School?
Mclean County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mclean County Middle School rank among public schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Mclean County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun on the city page.
Is Mclean County Middle School a good school?
Mclean County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Mclean County?
Besides Mclean County Middle School, Mclean County also operates Mclean County High School (427 students), Calhoun Elementary School (290 students), and Livermore Elementary School (232 students). See the Mclean County district page for the complete list.
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