Enrollment
148
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Campton, KY
Wolfe County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfe County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210597001693
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfe County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Campton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfe County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Campton, KY.
School address
District: Wolfe County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210597001693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfe County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolfe County Middle School
Wolfe County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Campton, Kentucky, enrolling 148 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Wolfe County Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Kentucky schools and 25% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 123 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wolfe County spends $16,745 per pupil, 27% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wolfe County also operates Wolfe County High School (333 students) and Campton Elementary School (315 students) alongside Wolfe County 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 Wolfe County Middle School compares
Wolfe County 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$16,745
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 99.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Wolfe County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolfe County, which includes Wolfe County Middle School.
$16,745
Per student
+27%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.0%
State 61.8%
Federal 28.2%
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 Wolfe County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red River Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dessie Scott School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfe County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~148 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfe County Middle School
How many students attend Wolfe County Middle School?
Wolfe County Middle School has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Campton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe County Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolfe County Middle School?
74.3% of students at Wolfe County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfe County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfe County Middle School is White at 99.3% of enrollment, in Campton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfe County Middle School?
Wolfe County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Wolfe County Middle School rank among public schools in Campton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Campton, 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 Campton on the city page.
Is Wolfe County Middle School a good school?
Wolfe County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wolfe County?
Besides Wolfe County Middle School, Wolfe County also operates Wolfe County High School (333 students), Campton Elementary School (315 students), and Rogers Elementary School (127 students). See the Wolfe County district page for the complete list.
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