- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Oldham Middle School held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210453001433 · Crestwood, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 18:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Oldham County High School (1,547 students)
South Oldham Middle School held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
South Oldham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oldham County
Oldham County High School
1,547 students
- South Oldham H
South Oldham High School
1,304 students
- North Oldham H
North Oldham High School
948 students
- This school
South Oldham Middle School
848 students
- Oldham County
Oldham County Middle School
768 students
- North Oldham M
North Oldham Middle School
720 students
What this shows South Oldham Middle School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Oldham Middle School compares
South Oldham Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,019
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
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.
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
District finance for Oldham County reports $13,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,304
- 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.
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 (~848 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.