- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · London, KY
North Laurel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Laurel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210321001589
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Laurel Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in London · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Laurel Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel Middle School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in London, KY.
School address
District: Laurel County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210321001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
North Laurel Middle School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 210321001589 · London, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
970 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Laurel High School (1,252 students)
North Laurel Middle School held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
North Laurel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Laurel H
North Laurel High School
1,252 students
- South Laurel H
South Laurel High School
1,119 students
- This school
North Laurel Middle School
970 students
- South Laurel M
South Laurel Middle School
837 students
- Hunter Hills E
Hunter Hills Elementary School
617 students
- London Element
London Elementary School
592 students
What this shows North Laurel Middle School reports 970 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Laurel Middle School compares
North Laurel Middle School 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
251
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, North Laurel Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel County reports $12,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Laurel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| London Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Laurel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in London
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~970 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Laurel Middle School
How many students attend North Laurel Middle School?
North Laurel Middle School has 970 students enrolled. It is a middle school in London, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Laurel Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Laurel Middle School?
60.0% of students at North Laurel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Laurel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Laurel Middle School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in London, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Laurel Middle School?
North Laurel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 North Laurel Middle School rank among public schools in London?
By Resource Investment Index, North Laurel Middle School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in London, 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 London on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel County?
Besides North Laurel Middle School, Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students), South Laurel High School (1,119 students), and South Laurel Middle School (837 students). See the Laurel County district page for the complete list.