Enrollment
310
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edmonton, KY
Metcalfe County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Metcalfe County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210414000729
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalfe County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Edmonton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Metcalfe County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, KY.
School address
District: Metcalfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210414000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metcalfe County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Metcalfe County Middle School
Metcalfe County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Edmonton, Kentucky, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 310 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students) and Metcalfe County High School (454 students) alongside Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County Middle School compares
Metcalfe 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,702
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe County, which includes Metcalfe County Middle School.
$12,702
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Metcalfe County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalfe County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metcalfe County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalfe County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Metcalfe County Middle School
How many students attend Metcalfe County Middle School?
Metcalfe County Middle School has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edmonton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalfe County Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Metcalfe County Middle School?
70.3% of students at Metcalfe County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalfe County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Metcalfe County Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Edmonton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalfe County Middle School?
Metcalfe County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Metcalfe County Middle School rank among public schools in Edmonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalfe County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton on the city page.
Is Metcalfe County Middle School a good school?
Metcalfe County Middle School earns 38/100 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 Metcalfe County?
Besides Metcalfe County Middle School, Metcalfe County also operates Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students) and Metcalfe County High School (454 students). See the Metcalfe County district page for the complete list.
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