- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walton, KY
Walton-Verona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Walton-Verona Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210570002191
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walton-Verona Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walton-Verona Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walton-Verona Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Walton, KY.
School address
District: Walton-Verona Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210570002191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Walton-Verona Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210570002191 · Walton, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 11.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Walton-Verona High School (548 students)
Walton-Verona Middle School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Walton-Verona Middle School 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
- This school
Walton-Verona Middle School
425 students
- Walton - Veron 86
Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center
86 students
What this shows Walton-Verona Middle School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walton-Verona Middle School compares
Walton-Verona Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Walton-Verona Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-Verona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton-Verona Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walton-Verona Middle 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
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walton-Verona Middle School
How many students attend Walton-Verona Middle School?
Walton-Verona Middle School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walton, KY. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton-Verona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton-Verona Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walton-Verona Middle School?
29.4% of students at Walton-Verona Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walton-Verona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Walton-Verona Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Walton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walton-Verona Middle School?
Walton-Verona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walton-Verona Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona High School (548 students), Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students), and Walton - Verona Early Childhood Center (86 students). See the Walton-Verona Independent district page for the complete list.