Enrollment
523
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ohio County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ohio County Middle School
Ohio County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hartford, Kentucky, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 503 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #461, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ohio County also operates Ohio County High School (1,018 students) and Wayland Alexander Elementary School (635 students) alongside Ohio County 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 Ohio County Middle School compares
Ohio County 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,548
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ohio County, which includes Ohio County Middle School.
$11,548
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 58.8%
Federal 24.3%
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 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
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~523 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ohio County Middle School a good school?
Ohio County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 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.
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