- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nicholasville, KY
West Jessamine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Jessamine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210303001110
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jessamine Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Nicholasville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jessamine Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jessamine Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, KY.
School address
District: Jessamine County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210303001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Jessamine Middle School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 210303001110 · Nicholasville, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 17.1:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Jessamine High School (1,272 students)
West Jessamine Middle School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.7 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
West Jessamine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Jessamine
West Jessamine High School
1,272 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine High School
1,222 students
- East Jessamine
East Jessamine Middle School
944 students
- This school
West Jessamine Middle School
887 students
- Jessamine Earl
Jessamine Early Learning Village
785 students
- Hattie C. Warn
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
570 students
What this shows West Jessamine Middle School reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jessamine Middle School compares
West Jessamine 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,940
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, West Jessamine Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jessamine County reports $13,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jessamine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jessamine Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jessamine Early Learning Village | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie C. Warner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jessamine Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Nicholasville
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 (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jessamine Middle School
How many students attend West Jessamine Middle School?
West Jessamine Middle School has 887 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nicholasville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Jessamine Middle School?
47.0% of students at West Jessamine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jessamine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Jessamine Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Nicholasville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jessamine Middle School?
West Jessamine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 West Jessamine Middle School rank among public schools in Nicholasville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jessamine Middle School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Nicholasville, 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 Nicholasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jessamine County?
Besides West Jessamine Middle School, Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students), East Jessamine High School (1,222 students), and East Jessamine Middle School (944 students). See the Jessamine County district page for the complete list.