- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Williamstown, KY
Williamstown Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Williamstown Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210594002308
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamstown Sr. High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamstown Sr. High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Sr. High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Williamstown, KY.
School address
District: Williamstown Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210594002308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Williamstown Sr. High shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210594002308 · Williamstown, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.8:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamstown Elementary (397 students)
Williamstown Sr. High shrank from 227 students in 2022-23 to 215 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Williamstown Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamstown E
Williamstown Elementary
397 students
- This school
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 Sr. High reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamstown Sr. High compares
Williamstown Sr. High is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Williamstown Sr. High is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Jr. High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Head Start Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamstown Sr. High'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 high 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamstown Sr. High
How many students attend Williamstown Sr. High?
Williamstown Sr. High has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Williamstown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamstown Sr. High is 11.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% 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 Sr. High?
41.9% of students at Williamstown Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamstown Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Williamstown Sr. High is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Williamstown, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamstown Sr. High?
Williamstown Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Sr. High rank among public schools in Williamstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamstown Sr. High ranks #3 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 Sr. High, Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students), Williamstown Jr. High (172 students), and Williamstown Head Start Preschool (90 students). See the Williamstown Independent district page for the complete list.