- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mclean County Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210402001140 · Calhoun, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 13.4:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mclean County High School (427 students)
Mclean County Middle School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Mclean County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mclean County
Mclean County High School
427 students
- This school
Mclean County Middle School
321 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
290 students
- Livermore Elem
Livermore Elementary School
232 students
- Marie Gatton P 115
Marie Gatton Phillips Elementary
115 students
- Mclean County 2
Mclean County Alternative Center
2 students
What this shows Mclean County Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mclean County Middle School compares
Mclean County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,209
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 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.
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
District finance for Mclean County reports $14,209 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.