- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Williamstown Jr. High grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210594001393 · Williamstown, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Elementary (397 students)
Williamstown Jr. High grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Jr. High 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
- This school
Williamstown Jr. High
172 students
- Williamstown H 90
Williamstown Head Start Preschool
90 students
What this shows Williamstown Jr. High reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Jr. High compares
Williamstown Jr. High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Williamstown Independent reports $13,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~172 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.