- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley Central Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley Central Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210588002048
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley Central Intermediate School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley Central Intermediate School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588002048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Whitley Central Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210588002048 · Williamsburg, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley Central Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley Central Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitley County
Whitley County High School
919 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
669 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Middle School
547 students
- This school
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- Whitley County 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Whitley Central Intermediate School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley Central Intermediate School compares
Whitley Central Intermediate 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,081
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Whitley Central Intermediate School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley Central Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley Central Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley Central Intermediate School
How many students attend Whitley Central Intermediate School?
Whitley Central Intermediate School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley Central Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley Central Intermediate School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% 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 Whitley Central Intermediate School?
68.7% of students at Whitley Central Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley Central Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley Central Intermediate School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley Central Intermediate School?
Whitley Central Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitley Central Intermediate School rank among public schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley Central Intermediate School ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Whitley Central Intermediate School, Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students), Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students), and Whitley County Middle School (547 students). See the Whitley County district page for the complete list.