Enrollment
848
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crestwood, KY
South Oldham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Oldham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210453001433
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Oldham Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Oldham Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Oldham Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453001433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Oldham Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Oldham Middle School
South Oldham Middle School is a large middle school in Crestwood, Kentucky, enrolling 848 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Kentucky average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 91% of state schools at 848 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 193 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 848 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Crestwood's middle schools, it stands alongside East Oldham Middle School (570 students): South Oldham Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 15.4:1).
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside South Oldham 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 South Oldham Middle School compares
South Oldham 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,129
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, South Oldham Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes South Oldham Middle School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
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 South Oldham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oldham Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Oldham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Crestwood
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 (~848 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Oldham Middle School
How many students attend South Oldham Middle School?
South Oldham Middle School has 848 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crestwood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Oldham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Oldham Middle School is 18:1, which is 18% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Oldham Middle School?
20.3% of students at South Oldham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Oldham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Oldham Middle School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Crestwood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Oldham Middle School?
South Oldham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South Oldham Middle School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, South Oldham Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Crestwood on the city page.
Is South Oldham Middle School a good school?
South Oldham Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Oldham County?
Besides South Oldham Middle School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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