- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, KY
Twenhofel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twenhofel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210309000821
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twenhofel Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Twenhofel Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twenhofel Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Independence, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Twenhofel Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 210309000821 · Independence, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 19.9:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
Twenhofel Middle School held near 794 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Twenhofel Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school
Twenhofel Middle School
775 students
What this shows Twenhofel Middle School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twenhofel Middle School compares
Twenhofel 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,155
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Twenhofel Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twenhofel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twenhofel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twenhofel Middle School
How many students attend Twenhofel Middle School?
Twenhofel Middle School has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, KY. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 794 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twenhofel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twenhofel Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twenhofel Middle School?
35.1% of students at Twenhofel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twenhofel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twenhofel Middle School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Independence, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twenhofel Middle School?
Twenhofel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Twenhofel Middle School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Twenhofel Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Independence, 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 Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides Twenhofel 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.