- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Middlesboro Elementary School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 210417001048 · Middlesboro, KY Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 15.6:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesboro High School (337 students)
Middlesboro Elementary School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Middlesboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middlesboro Elementary School
514 students
- Middlesboro Hi
Middlesboro High School
337 students
- Middlesboro Mi
Middlesboro Middle School
284 students
- Middlesboro Al 31
Middlesboro Alternative School
31 students
- Middlesboro Gr 2
Middlesboro Group Home School
2 students
What this shows Middlesboro Elementary School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesboro Elementary School compares
Middlesboro Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Middlesboro Independent reports $17,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~514 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.