Enrollment
833
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 210591001939
Williamsburg City School — Williamsburg, KY
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg City School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 16
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Williamsburg Independent · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsburg City School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Williamsburg City School reports 833 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 417 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Williamsburg Independent spends $12,900 per pupil district-wide, below the Kentucky average of $15,105 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.9% from local sources (property taxes), 59.3% from the state, and 27.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williamsburg City School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,900
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kentucky avg of $15,105
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 417 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 833 Top 90% in Kentucky — larger than 10% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 210591001939
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 417:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.5%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg Independent, which includes Williamsburg City School.
$12,900
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 27.8%
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.
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Whitley County Central Primary School
Standard public school
413 students 15.8:1 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 12.1:1 students per teacher
Boston Elementary School
Standard public school
206 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Colonel Academy
Alternative education program
172 students
Whitley County Alternative School
Alternative education program
52 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg City School
How many students attend Williamsburg City School?
Williamsburg City School has 833 students enrolled. It is a other school in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg City School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg City School is 13.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsburg City School?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg City School is White at 95.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Williamsburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg City School?
Williamsburg City School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.