Enrollment
474
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Washington, KY
Mt. Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210075000150
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Washington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mount Washington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Washington Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Washington Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt. Washington Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt. Washington Middle School
Mt. Washington Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mount Washington, Kentucky, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Kentucky schools and 36% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.3% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Kentucky average.
With 474 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 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #227, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 474 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mount Washington's middle schools, it stands alongside Eastside Middle School (682 students): Mt. Washington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 17.5:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students) alongside Mt. Washington Middle 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 Mt. Washington Middle School compares
Mt. Washington Middle 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Mt. Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes Mt. Washington Middle School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 Mt. Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Mount Washington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mt. Washington Middle School
How many students attend Mt. Washington Middle School?
Mt. Washington Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Washington Middle School is 20.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Washington Middle School?
40.3% of students at Mt. Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Washington Middle School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Mount Washington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Washington Middle School?
Mt. Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mt. Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Washington Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mount Washington, 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 Mount Washington on the city page.
Is Mt. Washington Middle School a good school?
Mt. Washington Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Kentucky schools. 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 Bullitt County?
Besides Mt. Washington Middle School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.
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