Enrollment
52
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitley County Alternative School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitley County Alternative School
Whitley County Alternative School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Williamsburg, Kentucky, enrolling 52 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Whitley County Alternative School is leaner than roughly 89% of Kentucky schools and 32% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 92.9% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 52 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Its district draws 29.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 52 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Williamsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg City School (833 students): Whitley County Alternative School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 13.2:1).
Whitley County also operates Whitley County High School (919 students) and Oak Grove Elementary School (669 students) alongside Whitley County Alternative 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 Whitley County Alternative School compares
Whitley County Alternative 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitley County, which includes Whitley County Alternative School.
$13,254
Per student
+0%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 59.2%
Federal 29.3%
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 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
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~52 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Whitley County Alternative School a good school?
Whitley County Alternative School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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