- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buckner, KY
Oldham County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oldham County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210453001126
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oldham County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Buckner · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oldham County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Oldham County Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210453001126 · Buckner, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 16.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
Oldham County Middle School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Oldham County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- South Oldham M
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- This school
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- North Oldham M
North Oldham Middle School
720 students
What this shows Oldham County Middle School reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oldham County Middle School compares
Oldham 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 | 33.6% | ▼ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,019
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Oldham County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oldham County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oldham County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oldham County Middle School
How many students attend Oldham County Middle School?
Oldham County Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buckner, KY. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oldham County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oldham 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 Oldham County Middle School?
33.6% of students at Oldham County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oldham County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oldham County Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Buckner, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oldham County Middle School?
Oldham County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Oldham County Middle School rank among public schools in Buckner?
By Resource Investment Index, Oldham County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Buckner, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Oldham County Middle School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.