Enrollment
399
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe Co Middle compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe Co Middle
Monroe Co Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 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.
Among 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #316, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monroe County also operates Monroe Co High (506 students) and Tompkinsville Elem (437 students) alongside Monroe Co Middle.
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 Monroe Co Middle compares
Monroe Co Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,868
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Monroe Co Middle.
$14,868
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 50.6%
Federal 28.1%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~399 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tompkinsville on the city page.
Is Monroe Co Middle a good school?
Monroe Co Middle 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 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.
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