- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tompkinsville, KY
Monroe Co Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Co Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210420001053
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Co Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tompkinsville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe Co Middle has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Co Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tompkinsville, KY.
School address
District: Monroe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210420001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Monroe Co Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210420001053 · Tompkinsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Co High (506 students)
Monroe Co Middle held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Monroe Co Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Co High
Monroe Co High
506 students
- Tompkinsville
Tompkinsville Elem
437 students
- This school
Monroe Co Middle
399 students
- Joe Harrison C
Joe Harrison Carter
260 students
- Gamaliel Eleme
Gamaliel Elementary
254 students
What this shows Monroe Co Middle reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Co Middle compares
Monroe Co Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$16,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Monroe Co Middle is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $16,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe Co Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Co High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tompkinsville Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Harrison Carter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gamaliel Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Co Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Co Middle
How many students attend Monroe Co Middle?
Monroe Co Middle has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tompkinsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Co Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Co Middle is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe Co Middle?
67.3% of students at Monroe Co Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe Co Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Co Middle is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Tompkinsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Co Middle?
Monroe Co Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monroe Co Middle rank among public schools in Tompkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Co Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tompkinsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monroe County?
Besides Monroe Co Middle, Monroe County also operates Monroe Co High (506 students), Tompkinsville Elem (437 students), and Joe Harrison Carter (260 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.