- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shepherdsville, KY
Zoneton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zoneton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210075001973
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zoneton Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Zoneton Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zoneton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Zoneton Middle School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210075001973 · Shepherdsville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Zoneton Middle School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Zoneton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 343
Zoneton Middle School
343 students
What this shows Zoneton Middle School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zoneton Middle School compares
Zoneton 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 | 60.2% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
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
22.4%
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
$11,997
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Zoneton Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zoneton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zoneton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Shepherdsville
3 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zoneton Middle School
How many students attend Zoneton Middle School?
Zoneton Middle School has 343 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zoneton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zoneton 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 Zoneton Middle School?
60.2% of students at Zoneton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zoneton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zoneton Middle School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zoneton Middle School?
Zoneton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Zoneton Middle School rank among middle schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Zoneton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Zoneton Middle School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.