Enrollment
172
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Williamstown, KY
Williamstown Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210594001393
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Jr. High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamstown Jr. High has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Jr. High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY.
School address
District: Williamstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210594001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown Jr. High compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown Jr. High
Williamstown Jr. High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Williamstown, Kentucky, enrolling 172 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 48 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 172 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students) and Williamstown Sr. High (200 students) alongside Williamstown Jr. High.
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 Jr. High compares
Williamstown Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 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 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Williamstown Jr. High is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamstown Independent, which includes Williamstown Jr. High.
$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 Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Sr. High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Jr. High'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
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Jr. High
How many students attend Williamstown Jr. High?
Williamstown Jr. High has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Williamstown, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Jr. High is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% 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 Williamstown Jr. High?
51.9% of students at Williamstown Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Jr. High is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Williamstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Jr. High?
Williamstown Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamstown Jr. High rank among public schools in Williamstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Jr. High ranks #1 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 Jr. High a good school?
Williamstown Jr. High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jr. High, Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students), Williamstown Sr. High (200 students), and Williamstown Head Start Preschool (90 students). See the Williamstown Independent district page for the complete list.
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