- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, KY
Ockerman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ockerman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051000090
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ockerman Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ockerman Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ockerman Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ockerman Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210051000090 · Florence, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 16:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students)
Ockerman Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ockerman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Larry a. Ryle
Larry a. Ryle High School
2,077 students
- Randall K. Coo
Randall K. Cooper High School
1,490 students
- Conner High Sc
Conner High School
1,400 students
- Boone County H
Boone County High School
1,252 students
- Gray Middle Sc
Gray Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 674
Ockerman Middle School
674 students
What this shows Ockerman Middle School reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ockerman Middle School compares
Ockerman 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 30% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,925
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 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Ockerman Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boone County reports $13,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ockerman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ockerman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Florence
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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ockerman Middle School
How many students attend Ockerman Middle School?
Ockerman Middle School has 674 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ockerman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ockerman Middle School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ockerman Middle School?
41.3% of students at Ockerman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ockerman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ockerman Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ockerman Middle School?
Ockerman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ockerman Middle School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Ockerman Middle School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Boone County?
Besides Ockerman Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.