- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanton, KY
Powell County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Powell County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210489001218
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Stanton, KY.
School address
District: Powell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210489001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Powell County Middle School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 210489001218 · Stanton, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.5:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Powell County High School (580 students)
Powell County Middle School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Powell County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Powell County
Powell County High School
580 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Powell County Middle School
418 students
- Stanton Elemen
Stanton Elementary School
322 students
- Bowen Elementa 231
Bowen Elementary School
231 students
- Powell County 55
Powell County Academy
55 students
What this shows Powell County Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell County Middle School compares
Powell County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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
$14,085
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 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Powell County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Powell County reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Powell County Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~418 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Powell County Middle School
How many students attend Powell County Middle School?
Powell County Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell County Middle School?
64.9% of students at Powell County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Powell County Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Stanton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell County Middle School?
Powell County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Powell County Middle School rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Powell County?
Besides Powell County Middle School, Powell County also operates Powell County High School (580 students), Clay City Elementary School (425 students), and Stanton Elementary School (322 students). See the Powell County district page for the complete list.