Enrollment
2
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middlesboro, KY
Middlesboro Group Home School
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro Group Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210417002521
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 100
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesboro Group Home School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Middlesboro · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 2
- students enrolled
Middlesboro Group Home School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Group Home School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Middlesboro, KY.
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210417002521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlesboro Group Home School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middlesboro Group Home School
Middlesboro Group Home School is a small combined-grade school in Middlesboro, Kentucky, enrolling 2 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2:1, Middlesboro Group Home School is leaner than roughly 99% of Kentucky schools and 87% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Kentucky schools, with 2 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (50%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 2 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% 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 Group Home School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Middlesboro Independent also operates Middlesboro Elementary School (514 students) and Middlesboro High School (337 students) alongside Middlesboro Group Home 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 Group Home School compares
Middlesboro Group Home 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 2 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 50.0%
African American 50.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Middlesboro Group Home School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesboro Independent, which includes Middlesboro Group Home 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 Group Home School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesboro Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesboro Alternative School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesboro Group Home 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
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middlesboro Group Home School
How many students attend Middlesboro Group Home School?
Middlesboro Group Home School has 2 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Group Home School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesboro Group Home School is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesboro Group Home School?
The largest demographic group at Middlesboro Group Home School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Middlesboro, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro Group Home School?
Middlesboro Group Home School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Group Home School rank among schools in Middlesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Middlesboro Group Home School ranks #1 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 Group Home School a good school?
Middlesboro Group Home School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky. 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 Group Home 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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