- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Meece Middle School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 210543001311 · Somerset, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.3:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins Elementary School (750 students)
Meece Middle School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Meece Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins Elemen
Hopkins Elementary School
750 students
- Somerset High
Somerset High School
526 students
- This school
Meece Middle School
486 students
What this shows Meece Middle School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meece Middle School compares
Meece Middle School is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Somerset Independent reports $13,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.