- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walton, KY
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210570002488
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Walton, KY.
School address
District: Walton-Verona Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210570002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-19.1%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 210570002488 · Walton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 17.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Walton-Verona High School (548 students)
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (-19.1%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walton-Verona
Walton-Verona High School
548 students
- Walton-Verona
Walton-Verona Elementary School
539 students
- Walton-Verona
Walton-Verona Middle School
425 students
- This school 86
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
86 students
What this shows Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center compares
Walton - Verona Early Childhood 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,143
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Walton-Verona Independent reports $13,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-Verona High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton-Verona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton-Verona Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Walton
1 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center?
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center has 86 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center is 17.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center?
38.2% of students at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Walton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center?
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Walton, KY. 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-Verona Independent?
Besides Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center, Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona High School (548 students), Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students), and Walton-Verona Middle School (425 students). See the Walton-Verona Independent district page for the complete list.