Enrollment
548
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210570001342
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton-Verona High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton-Verona High School
Walton-Verona High School is a mid-sized high school in Walton, Kentucky, enrolling 548 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.4% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 548 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students) and Walton-Verona Middle School (425 students) alongside Walton-Verona High School.
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 High School compares
Walton-Verona High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton-Verona Independent, which includes Walton-Verona High School.
$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 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
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high 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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Walton on the city page.
Is Walton-Verona High School a good school?
Walton-Verona High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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