Enrollment
674
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ockerman Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ockerman Middle School
Ockerman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Florence, Kentucky, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.3% free-meal eligibility runs 30% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Florence's middle schools, it stands alongside Rector a. Jones Middle School (683 students): Ockerman Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.2:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Ockerman 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 Ockerman Middle School compares
Ockerman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,899
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Ockerman Middle School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
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 (~674 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ockerman Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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