Enrollment
200
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210594002308
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Williamstown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamstown Sr. High compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamstown Sr. High
Williamstown Sr. High is a mid-sized high school in Williamstown, Kentucky, enrolling 200 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.9% free-meal eligibility runs 29% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 200 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 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Williamstown Independent also operates Williamstown Elementary (397 students) and Williamstown Jr. High (172 students) alongside Williamstown Sr. 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 Sr. High compares
Williamstown Sr. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamstown Independent, which includes Williamstown Sr. 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 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar high 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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Williamstown Sr. High a good school?
Williamstown Sr. High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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