Enrollment
86
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center is a small combined-grade school in Walton, Kentucky, enrolling 86 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.2% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 86 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Among Walton's public schools, it stands alongside Steeplechase Elementary School (598 students): Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.3:1).
Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona High School (548 students) and Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students) alongside Walton - Verona Early Childhood 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 Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center compares
Walton - Verona Early Childhood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,806
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton-Verona Independent, which includes Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center.
$11,806
Per student
-11%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 48.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
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 (~86 students)
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Walton on the city page.
Is Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center a good school?
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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