Enrollment
970
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Laurel Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Laurel Middle School
North Laurel Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in London, Kentucky, enrolling 970 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 93% of state schools at 970 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 218 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 281 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 970 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among London's middle schools, it stands alongside South Laurel Middle School (837 students): North Laurel Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Laurel County also operates North Laurel High School (1,252 students) and South Laurel High School (1,119 students) alongside North Laurel 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 North Laurel Middle School compares
North Laurel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laurel County, which includes North Laurel Middle School.
$11,261
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 60.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 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
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~970 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Laurel Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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