- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louisville, KY
Newburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Newburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210299000642
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newburg Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 21
- middle schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newburg Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newburg Middle ranks #3 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-188 students YoY
Newburg Middle shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-188 students YoY 210299000642 · Louisville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 10.4:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Newburg Middle shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 753 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Newburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 615
Newburg Middle
615 students
What this shows Newburg Middle reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newburg Middle compares
Newburg Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White 17.9%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Newburg Middle is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Louisville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stuart Academy
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Noe Middle
Standard public school
1,155 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Ramsey Middle
Standard public school
1,151 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Westport Middle
Standard public school
988 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
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Lassiter Middle
Standard public school
921 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newburg Middle
How many students attend Newburg Middle?
Newburg Middle has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), down 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newburg Middle is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newburg Middle?
61.1% of students at Newburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Newburg Middle is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newburg Middle?
Newburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Newburg Middle rank among middle schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Newburg Middle ranks #3 of 21 middle schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Newburg Middle, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.