Enrollment
887
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Jessamine Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Jessamine Middle School
West Jessamine Middle School is a large middle school in Nicholasville, Kentucky, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 887 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 256 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 264 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 887 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Nicholasville's middle schools, it stands alongside East Jessamine Middle School (944 students): West Jessamine Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Jessamine County also operates West Jessamine High School (1,272 students) and East Jessamine High School (1,222 students) alongside West Jessamine 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 West Jessamine Middle School compares
West Jessamine 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,102
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jessamine County, which includes West Jessamine Middle School.
$13,102
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 48.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~887 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Jessamine Middle School a good school?
West Jessamine Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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