- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, KY
Ohio County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ohio County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210450001114
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hartford, KY.
School address
District: Ohio County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210450001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ohio County Middle School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 210450001114 · Hartford, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 16.3:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ohio County High School (1,018 students)
Ohio County Middle School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Ohio County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ohio County Hi
Ohio County High School
1,018 students
- Wayland Alexan
Wayland Alexander Elementary School
635 students
- Beaver Dam Ele
Beaver Dam Elementary School
601 students
- This school
Ohio County Middle School
523 students
- Southern Eleme 269
Southern Elementary School
269 students
- Fordsville Ele 245
Fordsville Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Ohio County Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio County Middle School compares
Ohio County 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
32.3%
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
$11,933
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Ohio County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ohio County reports $11,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohio County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayland Alexander Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fordsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio County Middle School
How many students attend Ohio County Middle School?
Ohio County Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, KY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County 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 Ohio County Middle School?
60.7% of students at Ohio County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ohio County Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Hartford, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio County Middle School?
Ohio County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ohio County Middle School rank among public schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hartford, 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 Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Ohio County?
Besides Ohio County Middle School, Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students), Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students), and Beaver Dam Elementary School (601 students). See the Ohio County district page for the complete list.