At a glance
Reported students
848
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
570
South Oldham Middle School: 848 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.9:1 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
- 815
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
What the reported data says about South Oldham Middle School
South Oldham Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Crestwood. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Oldham County. NCES reports 848 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above 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 (79.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. 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 South Oldham Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.8 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White79.5%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black4.6%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
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 Oldham County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oldham County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
768 reported students
North Oldham Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
720 reported students
East Oldham Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
570 reported students
North Oldham High School
High · Grades 09–12
948 reported students
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
627 reported students
Kenwood Station Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
626 reported students
Public schools near South Oldham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County Middle School Middle · Oldham County | 06–08 | 768 | 4.1 mi |
| East Oldham Middle School Middle · Oldham County | 06–08 | 570 | 5.3 mi |
| North Oldham Middle School Middle · Oldham County | 06–08 | 720 | 7.9 mi |
| Crosby Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 809 | 7.9 mi |
| Westport Middle Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 988 | 8.2 mi |
| Echo Trail Middle School Middle · Jefferson County | 06–08 | 697 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Oldham Middle School
What grades does South Oldham Middle School serve?
South Oldham Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Oldham County.
How many students attend South Oldham Middle School?
South Oldham Middle School reported 848 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 815 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Oldham Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 848 students and 44.8 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 South Oldham Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Oldham Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oldham County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Oldham Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Oldham Middle School in?
South Oldham Middle School is part of Oldham County, based in Buckner, KY, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Oldham Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oldham County Middle School (4.1 mi), East Oldham Middle School (5.3 mi), North Oldham Middle School (7.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.