- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walton, KY
Walton-Verona High School
Federal NCES profile for Walton-Verona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210570001342
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton-Verona High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton-Verona High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton-Verona High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Walton, KY.
School address
District: Walton-Verona Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210570001342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Walton-Verona High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 210570001342 · Walton, KY High · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 16.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students)
Walton-Verona High School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Walton-Verona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Walton-Verona High School
548 students
- Walton-Verona
Walton-Verona Elementary School
539 students
- Walton-Verona
Walton-Verona Middle School
425 students
- Walton - Veron 86
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
86 students
What this shows Walton-Verona High School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton-Verona High School compares
Walton-Verona High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 55% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Walton-Verona High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-Verona Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton-Verona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton-Verona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walton-Verona High School
How many students attend Walton-Verona High School?
Walton-Verona High School has 548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton-Verona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton-Verona High School is 16.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton-Verona High School?
26.4% of students at Walton-Verona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton-Verona High School?
The largest demographic group at Walton-Verona High School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Walton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton-Verona High School?
Walton-Verona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Walton-Verona High School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton-Verona High School ranks #1 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 High School, Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students), Walton-Verona Middle School (425 students), and Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center (86 students). See the Walton-Verona Independent district page for the complete list.