- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamstown, KY
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Head Start Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210594002260
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Head Start Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamstown Head Start Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Head Start Preschool ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY.
School address
District: Williamstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210594002260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Williamstown Head Start Preschool held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210594002260 · Williamstown, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 30:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Elementary (397 students)
Williamstown Head Start Preschool held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Head Start Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamstown E
Williamstown Elementary
397 students
- Williamstown S
Williamstown Sr. High
200 students
- Williamstown J
Williamstown Jr. High
172 students
- This school 90
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
90 students
What this shows Williamstown Head Start Preschool reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Head Start Preschool compares
Williamstown Head Start Preschool 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 97% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
30:1
students per teacher
- 97% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Williamstown Head Start Preschool is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Williamstown Independent reports $13,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamstown Head Start Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Head Start Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Williamstown
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Head Start Preschool
How many students attend Williamstown Head Start Preschool?
Williamstown Head Start Preschool has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Head Start Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Head Start Preschool is 30:1, which is 97% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamstown Head Start Preschool?
97.2% of students at Williamstown Head Start Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Head Start Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Head Start Preschool is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Williamstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Head Start Preschool?
Williamstown Head Start Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Williamstown Head Start Preschool rank among public schools in Williamstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Head Start Preschool ranks #5 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 Head Start Preschool, Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students), Williamstown Sr. High (200 students), and Williamstown Jr. High (172 students). See the Williamstown Independent district page for the complete list.