Enrollment
486
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerset, KY
Meece Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meece Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210543001311
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meece Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Meece Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meece Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Somerset Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210543001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meece Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meece Middle School
Meece Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Somerset, Kentucky, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 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 498 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 486 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Somerset's elementary schools, it stands alongside Southern Elementary School (611 students): Meece Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13:1).
Somerset Independent also operates Hopkins Elementary School (750 students) and Somerset High School (526 students) alongside Meece 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 Meece Middle School compares
Meece 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,411
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.7 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 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Meece Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Independent, which includes Meece Middle School.
$12,411
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 47.9%
Federal 19.6%
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 Meece Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meece Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Somerset
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meece Middle School
How many students attend Meece Middle School?
Meece Middle School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerset, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meece Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meece Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Meece Middle School?
66.4% of students at Meece Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meece Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meece Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meece Middle School?
Meece Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Meece Middle School rank among elementary schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Meece Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Somerset, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Somerset on the city page.
Is Meece Middle School a good school?
Meece Middle School earns 46/100 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 Somerset Independent?
Besides Meece Middle School, Somerset Independent also operates Hopkins Elementary School (750 students) and Somerset High School (526 students). See the Somerset Independent district page for the complete list.
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