Enrollment
2
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210417002521
Middlesboro Group Home School — Middlesboro, KY
Federal NCES profile for Middlesboro Group Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 100
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Middlesboro Independent · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middlesboro Group Home School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Middlesboro Group Home School reports 2 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 68% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 2 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Middlesboro Independent spends $18,224 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.6% from local sources (property taxes), 44.6% from the state, and 36.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middlesboro Group Home School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
— 68% below state mean
Top 3% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,224
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
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
Enrollment 2 Top 1% in Kentucky — larger than 99% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 5:1 -68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210417002521
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 50.0%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 2:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middlesboro Independent, which includes Middlesboro Group Home School.
$18,224
Per student
+21%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
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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 a other 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 5:1, which is 68% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body in Middlesboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesboro Group Home School?
Middlesboro Group Home School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.