- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley County Central Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County Central Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588001621
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County Central Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley County Central Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Central Primary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Whitley County Central Primary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 210588001621 · Williamsburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.8:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley County Central Primary School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County Central Primary 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
- This school
Whitley County Central Primary School
413 students
- Whitley County 303
Whitley County North Elementary School
303 students
What this shows Whitley County Central Primary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County Central Primary School compares
Whitley County Central Primary 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 | 71.2% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
29.5%
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 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Whitley County Central Primary 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 County Central Primary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate 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 County Central Primary 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 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
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative education program
52 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County Central Primary School
How many students attend Whitley County Central Primary School?
Whitley County Central Primary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County Central Primary 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 County Central Primary School?
71.2% of students at Whitley County Central Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County Central Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County Central Primary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County Central Primary School?
Whitley County Central Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 County Central Primary School rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County Central Primary School ranks #2 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 Central Primary 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.