- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shelbyville, KY
Shelby County West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shelby County West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210532001291
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelby County West Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelby County West Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County West Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Shelby County West Middle School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 210532001291 · Shelbyville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 18.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Shelby County West Middle School shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Shelby County West Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- This school
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary
489 students
What this shows Shelby County West Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelby County West Middle School compares
Shelby County West 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,040
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Shelby County West Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelby County West Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelby County West Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Shelbyville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelby County West Middle School
How many students attend Shelby County West Middle School?
Shelby County West Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelby County West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelby County West Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelby County West Middle School?
48.8% of students at Shelby County West Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelby County West Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shelby County West Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelby County West Middle School?
Shelby County West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Shelby County West Middle School rank among public schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelby County West Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Shelby County West Middle School, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.