- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cecilia, KY
West Hardin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hardin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210249000525
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hardin Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cecilia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hardin Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hardin Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cecilia, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
West Hardin Middle School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 210249000525 · Cecilia, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
West Hardin Middle School shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Hardin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 476
West Hardin Middle School
476 students
What this shows West Hardin Middle School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hardin Middle School compares
West Hardin Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,734
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, West Hardin Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hardin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hardin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hardin Middle School
How many students attend West Hardin Middle School?
West Hardin Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cecilia, KY. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hardin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hardin Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hardin Middle School?
47.9% of students at West Hardin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hardin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Hardin Middle School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Cecilia, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hardin Middle School?
West Hardin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Hardin Middle School rank among public schools in Cecilia?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hardin Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cecilia, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides West Hardin Middle School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.