Enrollment
342
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flemingsburg, KY
Simons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Simons 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 210192000397
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simons Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Flemingsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simons Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simons Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, KY.
School address
District: Fleming County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210192000397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simons Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simons Middle School
Simons Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 342 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 380 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 71 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 342 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students) and Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students) alongside Simons 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 Simons Middle School compares
Simons 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,785
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Simons 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 Fleming County, which includes Simons Middle School.
$12,785
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.5%
State 62.4%
Federal 20.1%
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 Simons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flemingsburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ewing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E P Ward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Simons Middle School
How many students attend Simons Middle School?
Simons Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simons Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 16% 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 Simons Middle School?
61.8% of students at Simons Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Simons Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Flemingsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simons Middle School?
Simons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Simons Middle School rank among public schools in Flemingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Simons Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Flemingsburg, 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 Flemingsburg on the city page.
Is Simons Middle School a good school?
Simons Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of 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 Fleming County?
Besides Simons Middle School, Fleming County also operates Fleming County High School (671 students), Flemingsburg Elementary School (577 students), and Ewing Elementary School (369 students). See the Fleming County district page for the complete list.
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