Enrollment
683
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florence, KY
Rector a. Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rector a. Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210051000080
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rector a. Jones Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rector a. Jones Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rector a. Jones Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Florence, KY.
School address
District: Boone County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210051000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rector a. Jones Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rector a. Jones Middle School
Rector a. Jones Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Florence, Kentucky, enrolling 683 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 308 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 683 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Florence's middle schools, it stands alongside Ockerman Middle School (674 students): Rector a. Jones Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 16:1).
Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students) and Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students) alongside Rector a. Jones 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 Rector a. Jones Middle School compares
Rector a. Jones 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,899
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.1 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 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Rector a. Jones Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County, which includes Rector a. Jones Middle School.
$12,899
Per student
-2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 38.1%
Federal 10.5%
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 Rector a. Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry a. Ryle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall K. Cooper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rector a. Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Florence
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~683 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rector a. Jones Middle School
How many students attend Rector a. Jones Middle School?
Rector a. Jones Middle School has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florence, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rector a. Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rector a. Jones Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% 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 Rector a. Jones Middle School?
70.0% of students at Rector a. Jones Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rector a. Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rector a. Jones Middle School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Florence, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rector a. Jones Middle School?
Rector a. Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Rector a. Jones Middle School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Rector a. Jones Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
Is Rector a. Jones Middle School a good school?
Rector a. Jones Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Kentucky schools. It is also more 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 Boone County?
Besides Rector a. Jones Middle School, Boone County also operates Larry a. Ryle High School (2,077 students), Randall K. Cooper High School (1,490 students), and Conner High School (1,400 students). See the Boone County district page for the complete list.
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