- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walnut Hill Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 210105002211 · Liberty, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Casey County High School (630 students)
Walnut Hill Elementary School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Walnut Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Casey County H
Casey County High School
630 students
- Casey County M
Casey County Middle School
497 students
- This school
Walnut Hill Elementary School
371 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
369 students
- Jones Park Ele
Jones Park Elementary
312 students
What this shows Walnut Hill Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Hill Elementary School compares
Walnut Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Casey County reports $14,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.