- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, KY
Whitley County East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitley County East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210588002037
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitley County East Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitley County East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County East Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Williamsburg, KY.
School address
District: Whitley County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210588002037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Whitley County East Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 210588002037 · Williamsburg, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 13.4:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitley County High School (919 students)
Whitley County East Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Whitley County East Elementary 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 268
Whitley County East Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Whitley County East Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitley County East Elementary School compares
Whitley County East Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 29% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Whitley County East Elementary 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 East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley Central Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitley County Central Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitley County East Elementary 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
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitley County East Elementary School
How many students attend Whitley County East Elementary School?
Whitley County East Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, KY. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitley County East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitley County East Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 East Elementary School?
85.0% of students at Whitley County East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitley County East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitley County East Elementary School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitley County East Elementary School?
Whitley County East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Elementary School rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitley County East Elementary 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 East Elementary 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.