- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley County Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588001262
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County Alternative School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley County Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Alternative School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Whitley County Alternative School grew from 42 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 210588001262 · Williamsburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 10.4:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley County Alternative School grew from 42 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County Alternative 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
- Whitley Centra
Whitley Central Intermediate School
456 students
- Whitley County
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- This school 52
Whitley County Alternative School
52 students
What this shows Whitley County Alternative School reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County Alternative School compares
Whitley County Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 57% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Whitley County Alternative School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Whitley County reports $13,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitley County Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley County Alternative 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williamsburg City School
Standard public school
833 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Whitley County Central Primary School
Standard public school
413 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Whitley County East Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View Elementary School
Standard public school
229 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
206 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Colonel Academy
Alternative education program
172 students
Nationwide other 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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County Alternative School
How many students attend Whitley County Alternative School?
Whitley County Alternative School has 52 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Alternative School is 10.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 34% 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 County Alternative School?
92.9% of students at Whitley County Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County Alternative School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County Alternative School?
Whitley County Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Whitley County Alternative School rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Alternative School ranks #4 of 7 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 schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County?
Besides Whitley County Alternative 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.