Enrollment
371
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, KY
Walnut Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210105002211
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Hill Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Casey County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210105002211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Hill Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Hill Elementary School
Walnut Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Liberty, Kentucky, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.9% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Liberty's public schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary School (369 students): Walnut Hill Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Casey County also operates Casey County High School (630 students) and Casey County Middle School (497 students) alongside Walnut Hill Elementary School.
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 Walnut Hill Elementary School compares
Walnut Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Walnut Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Casey County, which includes Walnut Hill Elementary School.
$13,499
Per student
+2%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 61.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Walnut Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Liberty
2 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 (~371 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Hill Elementary School?
Walnut Hill Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Hill Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Hill Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Walnut Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Hill Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Hill Elementary School?
Walnut Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Walnut Hill Elementary School rank among schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Hill Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Liberty on the city page.
Is Walnut Hill Elementary School a good school?
Walnut Hill Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Casey County?
Besides Walnut Hill Elementary School, Casey County also operates Casey County High School (630 students), Casey County Middle School (497 students), and Liberty Elementary School (369 students). See the Casey County district page for the complete list.
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