Enrollment
358
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker Early Learning Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker Early Learning Center
Walker Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monticello, Kentucky, enrolling 358 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 80.7% of students qualify for free meals, 36% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 358 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 214 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monticello's public schools, it stands alongside Lake Cumberland Youth Development Center (30 students): Walker Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 10:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (895 students) and Monticello Elementary School (664 students) alongside Walker Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Walker Early Learning Center compares
Walker Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,565
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Walker Early Learning Center.
$12,565
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 64.4%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walker Early Learning Center a good school?
Walker Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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