Enrollment
391
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raceland, KY
Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Raceland-Worthington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210498001241
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raceland-Worthington Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Raceland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Raceland-Worthington Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland-Worthington Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Raceland, KY.
School address
District: Raceland-Worthington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210498001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raceland-Worthington Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raceland-Worthington Middle School
Raceland-Worthington Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Raceland, Kentucky, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Kentucky schools and 22% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Raceland-Worthington Independent also operates Raceland-Worthington High School (387 students) and Campbell Elementary School (313 students) alongside Raceland-Worthington 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 Raceland-Worthington Middle School compares
Raceland-Worthington 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$12,025
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 95.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Raceland-Worthington 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 Raceland-Worthington Independent, which includes Raceland-Worthington Middle School.
$12,025
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 67.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 Raceland-Worthington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raceland-Worthington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus a | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raceland-Worthington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- 1.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Raceland-Worthington Middle School
How many students attend Raceland-Worthington Middle School?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raceland, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raceland-Worthington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raceland-Worthington Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raceland-Worthington Middle School?
45.9% of students at Raceland-Worthington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raceland-Worthington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Raceland-Worthington Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Raceland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raceland-Worthington Middle School?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Raceland-Worthington Middle School rank among public schools in Raceland?
By Resource Investment Index, Raceland-Worthington Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Raceland, 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 Raceland on the city page.
Is Raceland-Worthington Middle School a good school?
Raceland-Worthington Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kentucky schools. It is also less 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 Raceland-Worthington Independent?
Besides Raceland-Worthington Middle School, Raceland-Worthington Independent also operates Raceland-Worthington High School (387 students), Campbell Elementary School (313 students), and Raceland-Worthington Schools Campus B (24 students). See the Raceland-Worthington Independent district page for the complete list.
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