At a glance
Reported students
887
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530.5
West Jessamine Middle School: 887 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
16.1:1 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
- 911
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about West Jessamine Middle School
West Jessamine Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Nicholasville. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Jessamine County. NCES reports 887 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (79.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 West Jessamine Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 Jessamine County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Jessamine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
944 reported students
Jessamine Early Learning Village
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
785 reported students
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
570 reported students
East Jessamine High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,222 reported students
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
542 reported students
Red Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
519 reported students
Public schools near West Jessamine Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School Elementary · Jessamine County | 01–05 | 542 | under 0.1 mi |
| West Jessamine High School High · Jessamine County | 09–12 | 1,272 | 0.5 mi |
| East Jessamine Middle School Middle · Jessamine County | 06–08 | 944 | 3.4 mi |
| Southern Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 759 | 8.3 mi |
| Jessie M Clark Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 1,002 | 8.5 mi |
| Tates Creek Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 767 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Jessamine Middle School
What grades does West Jessamine Middle School serve?
West Jessamine Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jessamine County.
How many students attend West Jessamine Middle School?
West Jessamine Middle School reported 887 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 911 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Jessamine Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 887 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Jessamine Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Jessamine Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jessamine County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of West Jessamine Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is West Jessamine Middle School in?
West Jessamine Middle School is part of Jessamine County, based in Nicholasville, KY, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Jessamine Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), West Jessamine High School (0.5 mi), East Jessamine Middle School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.