Enrollment
31
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+104% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlesboro Alternative School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlesboro Alternative School
Middlesboro Alternative School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Middlesboro, Kentucky, enrolling 31 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 104% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.2% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Kentucky schools, with 31 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 31 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 36.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Middlesboro's public schools, it stands alongside Yellow Creek School Center (575 students): Middlesboro Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 16.4:1).
Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students) and Middlesboro High School (337 students) alongside Middlesboro Alternative 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 Middlesboro Alternative School compares
Middlesboro Alternative 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,350
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesboro Independent, which includes Middlesboro Alternative School.
$15,350
Per student
+16%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 36.7%
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 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
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~31 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middlesboro Alternative School a good school?
Middlesboro Alternative School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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