Enrollment
425
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walton-Verona Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walton-Verona Middle School
Walton-Verona Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Walton, Kentucky, enrolling 425 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.4% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Kentucky average.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 425 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Walton-Verona Independent also operates Walton-Verona High School (548 students) and Walton-Verona Elementary School (539 students) alongside Walton-Verona Middle 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 Middle School compares
Walton-Verona Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton-Verona Independent, which includes Walton-Verona Middle 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 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
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~425 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Walton on the city page.
Is Walton-Verona Middle School a good school?
Walton-Verona Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 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.
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