- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabethtown, KY
Talton K Stone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Talton K Stone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210165000326
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talton K Stone Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Talton K Stone Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talton K Stone Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Elizabethtown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210165000326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Talton K Stone Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210165000326 · Elizabethtown, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabethtown High School (757 students)
Talton K Stone Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Talton K Stone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown High School
757 students
- This school
Talton K Stone Middle School
526 students
- Helmwood Heigh
Helmwood Heights Elementary School
461 students
- Morningside El
Morningside Elementary School
455 students
- Panther Academ 222
Panther Academy
222 students
- Valley View Ed 23
Valley View Education Center
23 students
What this shows Talton K Stone Middle School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talton K Stone Middle School compares
Talton K Stone 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,110
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Two or More 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 10.5%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Talton K Stone Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabethtown Independent reports $13,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talton K Stone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helmwood Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Panther Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talton K Stone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar middle schools in Elizabethtown
2 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talton K Stone Middle School
How many students attend Talton K Stone Middle School?
Talton K Stone Middle School has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talton K Stone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talton K Stone Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% 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 Talton K Stone Middle School?
38.7% of students at Talton K Stone Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talton K Stone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Talton K Stone Middle School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talton K Stone Middle School?
Talton K Stone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Talton K Stone Middle School rank among middle schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Talton K Stone Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabethtown Independent?
Besides Talton K Stone Middle School, Elizabethtown Independent also operates Elizabethtown High School (757 students), Helmwood Heights Elementary School (461 students), and Morningside Elementary School (455 students). See the Elizabethtown Independent district page for the complete list.