Enrollment
90
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown Head Start Preschool compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown Head Start Preschool
Williamstown Head Start Preschool is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Williamstown, Kentucky, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 97% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williamstown's public schools, it stands alongside Mason-Corinth Elementary (299 students): Williamstown Head Start Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30:1 vs 17.6:1).
Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students) and Williamstown Sr. High (200 students) alongside Williamstown Head Start Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williamstown Head Start Preschool compares
Williamstown Head Start Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamstown Independent, which includes Williamstown Head Start Preschool.
$11,918
Per student
-10%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 52.7%
Federal 27.7%
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.
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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Williamstown Head Start Preschool a good school?
Williamstown Head Start Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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