Enrollment
897
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Versailles, KY
Woodford County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodford County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210600001405
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodford County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Versailles · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodford County Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Versailles, KY.
School address
District: Woodford County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210600001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodford County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodford County Middle School
Woodford County Middle School is a large middle school in Versailles, Kentucky, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 897 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 276 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 897 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students) and Southside Elementary School (607 students) alongside Woodford 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 Woodford County Middle School compares
Woodford 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,315
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Woodford County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodford County, which includes Woodford County Middle School.
$12,315
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.8%
State 39.7%
Federal 14.5%
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 Woodford County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simmons Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodford County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~897 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodford County Middle School
How many students attend Woodford County Middle School?
Woodford County Middle School has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Versailles, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodford County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodford County Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodford County Middle School?
42.1% of students at Woodford County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodford County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodford County Middle School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Versailles, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodford County Middle School?
Woodford County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Woodford County Middle School rank among public schools in Versailles?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodford County Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Versailles, 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 Versailles on the city page.
Is Woodford County Middle School a good school?
Woodford County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Woodford County?
Besides Woodford County Middle School, Woodford County also operates Woodford County High School (1,223 students), Southside Elementary School (607 students), and Huntertown Elementary School (443 students). See the Woodford County district page for the complete list.
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