- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, KY
Walker Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Walker Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210579001365
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY.
School address
District: Wayne County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210579001365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Walker Early Learning Center shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 210579001365 · Monticello, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 15.6:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (895 students)
Walker Early Learning Center shrank from 405 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Walker Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
895 students
- Monticello Ele
Monticello Elementary School
664 students
- Wayne County M
Wayne County Middle School
646 students
- Bell Elementar
Bell Elementary School
432 students
- This school
Walker Early Learning Center
358 students
- Lake Cumberlan 30
Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center
30 students
What this shows Walker Early Learning Center reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker Early Learning Center compares
Walker Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,466
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Walker Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monticello Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 30
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Monticello
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker Early Learning Center
How many students attend Walker Early Learning Center?
Walker Early Learning Center has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, KY. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker Early Learning Center is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker Early Learning Center?
80.7% of students at Walker Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Walker Early Learning Center is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Monticello, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker Early Learning Center?
Walker Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Walker Early Learning Center rank among schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Monticello, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Walker Early Learning Center, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students), Monticello Elementary School (664 students), and Wayne County Middle School (646 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.