Enrollment
1,006
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edgewood, KY
Turkey Foot Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Foot Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210309000820
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Foot Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edgewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Turkey Foot Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Foot Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Foot Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turkey Foot Middle School
Turkey Foot Middle School is a large middle school in Edgewood, Kentucky, enrolling 1,006 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 30% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,006 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #115.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 218 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,006 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students) and Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students) alongside Turkey Foot 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 Turkey Foot Middle School compares
Turkey Foot 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 25% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,968
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Turkey Foot Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kenton County, which includes Turkey Foot Middle School.
$10,968
Per student
-17%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 46.0%
Federal 11.8%
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 Turkey Foot Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Foot Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,006 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turkey Foot Middle School
How many students attend Turkey Foot Middle School?
Turkey Foot Middle School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edgewood, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Foot Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Foot Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turkey Foot Middle School?
44.4% of students at Turkey Foot Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Foot Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Foot Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Edgewood, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Foot Middle School?
Turkey Foot Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Turkey Foot Middle School rank among public schools in Edgewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Turkey Foot Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood on the city page.
Is Turkey Foot Middle School a good school?
Turkey Foot Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Kenton County?
Besides Turkey Foot Middle School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.
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