- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210417001680
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesboro Alternative School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesboro Alternative School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Middlesboro, KY.
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210417001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Middlesboro Alternative School grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 210417001680 · Middlesboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 31:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students)
Middlesboro Alternative School grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 31 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Middlesboro Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesboro El
Middlesboro Elementary School
514 students
- Middlesboro Hi
Middlesboro High School
337 students
- Middlesboro Mi
Middlesboro Middle School
284 students
- This school 31
Middlesboro Alternative School
31 students
- Middlesboro Gr 2
Middlesboro Group Home School
2 students
What this shows Middlesboro Alternative School reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesboro Alternative School compares
Middlesboro Alternative 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 104% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 46% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,021
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Middlesboro Alternative School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Middlesboro Independent reports $17,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesboro Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Group Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesboro Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Middlesboro
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesboro Alternative School
How many students attend Middlesboro Alternative School?
Middlesboro Alternative School has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Middlesboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 31 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Alternative School is 31:1, which is 104% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middlesboro Alternative School?
86.2% of students at Middlesboro Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesboro Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesboro Alternative School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro Alternative School?
Middlesboro Alternative 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 Middlesboro Alternative School rank among schools in Middlesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Alternative School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Middlesboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Middlesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesboro Independent?
Besides Middlesboro Alternative School, Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students), Middlesboro High School (337 students), and Middlesboro Middle School (284 students). See the Middlesboro Independent district page for the complete list.