- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerset, KY
Northern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210495001573
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Somerset, KY.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210495001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Northern Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 210495001573 · Somerset, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
797 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (1,213 students)
Northern Middle School shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Northern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
1,213 students
- Pulaski County
Pulaski County High School
1,113 students
- Southern Middl
Southern Middle School
871 students
- This school
Northern Middle School
797 students
- Southern Eleme
Southern Elementary School
611 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
551 students
What this shows Northern Middle School reports 797 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Middle School compares
Northern Middle School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 797 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
797
Bigger than 85% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,724
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 797 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Northern Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski County reports $12,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pulaski County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Somerset
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 (~797 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Middle School
How many students attend Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has 797 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerset, KY. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Middle School?
60.0% of students at Northern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Somerset, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Middle School?
Northern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Northern Middle School rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Middle School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski County?
Besides Northern Middle School, Pulaski County also operates Southwestern High School (1,213 students), Pulaski County High School (1,113 students), and Southern Middle School (871 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.