Enrollment
514
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210417001048
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesboro Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Middlesboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Middlesboro, KY.
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210417001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlesboro Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlesboro Elementary School
Middlesboro Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Middlesboro, Kentucky, enrolling 514 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 81.9% of students qualify for free meals, 38% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #118.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.4:1).
Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro High School (337 students) and Middlesboro Middle School (284 students) alongside Middlesboro Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Middlesboro Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 86.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Middlesboro Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesboro Independent, which includes Middlesboro Elementary 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Group Home School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesboro Elementary 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
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 (~514 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middlesboro Elementary School
How many students attend Middlesboro Elementary School?
Middlesboro Elementary School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middlesboro Elementary School?
81.9% of students at Middlesboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesboro Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro Elementary School?
Middlesboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middlesboro Elementary School rank among schools in Middlesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Elementary School ranks #3 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 Elementary School a good school?
Middlesboro Elementary 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 Middlesboro Independent?
Besides Middlesboro Elementary School, Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro High School (337 students), Middlesboro Middle School (284 students), and Middlesboro Alternative School (31 students). See the Middlesboro Independent district page for the complete list.
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