- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Metcalfe County Middle School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 210414000729 · Edmonton, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Metcalfe County Elementary School (648 students)
Metcalfe County Middle School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Metcalfe County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metcalfe Count
Metcalfe County Elementary School
648 students
- Metcalfe Count
Metcalfe County High School
454 students
- This school
Metcalfe County Middle School
310 students
What this shows Metcalfe County Middle School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metcalfe County Middle School compares
Metcalfe County Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,141
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 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.
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
District finance for Metcalfe County reports $14,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.