- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamstown, KY
Williamstown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210594001392
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamstown Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY.
School address
District: Williamstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210594001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Williamstown Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 210594001392 · Williamstown, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 15.9:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Sr. High (200 students)
Williamstown Elementary grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Williamstown Elementary
397 students
- Williamstown S
Williamstown Sr. High
200 students
- Williamstown J
Williamstown Jr. High
172 students
- Williamstown H 90
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
90 students
What this shows Williamstown Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Elementary compares
Williamstown Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,540
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Williamstown Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamstown Independent reports $13,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamstown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Sr. High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Elementary
How many students attend Williamstown Elementary?
Williamstown Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamstown Elementary?
53.5% of students at Williamstown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Williamstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Elementary?
Williamstown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamstown Elementary rank among public schools in Williamstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Williamstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamstown Independent?
Besides Williamstown Elementary, Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Sr. High (200 students), Williamstown Jr. High (172 students), and Williamstown Head Start Preschool (90 students). See the Williamstown Independent district page for the complete list.