At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
449
Estill County Middle School: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Estill County Middle School
Estill County Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Irvine. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Estill County. NCES reports 423 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.1%) and multiracial (2.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 14%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Estill County Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 14%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.1%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Estill County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Estill Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
West Irvine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students
Estill County High School
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
South Irvine Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
132 reported students
Estill County Success Academy
High · Grades 06–12
58 reported students