- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walton, NY
Walton High School
Federal NCES profile for Walton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362982004006
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, NY.
School address
District: Walton Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362982004006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Walton High School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 362982004006 · Walton, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Townsend Elementary School (348 students)
Walton High School shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Walton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Townsend Eleme
Townsend Elementary School
348 students
- This school
Walton High School
271 students
- Walton Middle
Walton Middle School
186 students
What this shows Walton High School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton High School compares
Walton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$26,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Walton High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Walton Central School District reports $26,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton High School
How many students attend Walton High School?
Walton High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walton, NY. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton High School?
49.1% of students at Walton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton High School?
The largest demographic group at Walton High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Walton, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton High School?
Walton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Walton High School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Walton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Walton Central School District?
Besides Walton High School, Walton Central School District also operates Townsend Elementary School (348 students) and Walton Middle School (186 students). See the Walton Central School District district page for the complete list.